Betting Markets Open On Facebook Baby

As far as we know, Priscilla Chan, the new bride of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg isn't yet pregnant, but that hasn't stopped bookmakers from opening betting markets on the name of the couple's first baby.

Whenever bookmakers get first wind of a celebrity wedding on the horizon, they are quick to open betting markets on everything relating to the nuptials - from the designer of the bride's dress to the couple's honeymoon destination.

UK Betting Fans Missed out on Zuckerberg Wedding

However, UK bookmakers and thus UK betting fans unfortunately missed out on the wedding of Zuckerberg and his newly qualified doctor wife, since the marriage came as a surprise to everyone, including the guests.

The 100 or so friends and families who converged on the Zuckerberg/Chan home in California last weekend thought that they were coming to celebrate Priscilla's new status as paediatrician, and were surprised instead with a low-key wedding ceremony in the couple's backyard.

But bookies immediately jumped at the opportunity to open a brand new betting market on Zuckerberg and Chan's first born baby.

Betting markets on the Facebook baby saw Irish bookmaker and online sports betting giant, Paddy Power, post 9/2 odds on the name Elliot, which is Zuckerberg's second name. Meanwhile, the favourite name for a girl is Karen at 8/1 odds.

Zuckerberg Baby Name Odds at Paddy Power

Edward, Karen - 8/1

Mark - 17/2

Priscilla - 9/1

Noah - 18/1

Arielle, Randi, Donna, Ethan, Emma, Ava - 20/1

Paul, Dustin - 22/1

Chang, An - 25/1

Michael - 30/1

Olivia - 33/1

Mia, Jacob, Isabella - 40/1

Tyler, Cameron - 66/1

Divya, Eduardo - 100/1

Betting Markets for Celebrity Weddings

In the meantime, punters who want to bet on celebrity weddings can find a number of markets at Paddy Power, unrelated to the Zuckerbergs.

For example, Katie Price's wedding to Leandro Penna is on the books at Paddy Power for a number of markets. These include how long the marriage will last for the twice married mother of 3, the colour of the bride's wedding dress and the honeymoon destination.

Odds on how long the marriage will last:

Less than 1 year - 7/2

1 - 2 years - 7/4

2 - 3 years - 2/1

3 - 4 years - 9/2

more than 4 years - 7/2

Another celebrity wedding is naturally the one between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, with multiple markets, including the wedding dress designer, the bride's hair, the colour of Brad's tie, the honeymoon destination, where the wedding will take place and even whether Brad's ex, Jennifer Aniston will attend (1/10 - no, 5/1 - yes).

Versace is the favourite to design Angelina's dress (evens), followed by Max Azria (11/2) and Elie Saab and Armani (sharing odds of 9/1).