Home / Specials / All Revenue To British Legion

Betting On Tony Blair's Memoir: How Many Copies Will Sell In First Week

British politics this year has been dominated by Gordon Brown's demise, the term 'hung parliament' and the establishment of a coalition government with David Cameron and Nick Clegg at the helm. However, whilst the nation is preoccupied with 'savage cuts' and 'national debt', it is no surprise that the memoirs of Tony Blair have caught the headlines. As one of the most charismatic Prime Ministers of recent times, albeit often contraversial, bookmakersPaddy Power are clearly aware of the journalists that will flock to the story and are offering betting on Tony Blair's Memoir and more specifically, how many copies will sell in the first week after its launch.

The story has grown legs as reports hit all the national headlines that all revenue from the book , including an advance of £4.6m will all be donated to the British Legion. This move can be seen in a variety of ways, assuaging guilt about the Iraq war, on which his Premiership foundered, as an exercise in spin and PR, for which his career was notorious or a simple means to boost the number of sales and avoid an embarassing disinterest.

Bet On Success Of Blair's,'A Journey' With a Free £100 bet with online bookmakers Paddy Power

Available through pre ordering with online store Amazon,it was reported that the tome was only at about 50th in its Best Seller charts at the weekend, but that the latest developments had seen it boosted to sixth and Waterstones, on the back of a promised book signing had seen its pre orders increase by 400%.

Those who see Blair as responsible for an illegal war, with the blood of innocent Iraquis and British soldiers on his hands may now feel able to buy the book, safe in the knowledge that Tony Blair plc is not benefitting from their hard earned cash. Whilst sales started slowly, this move may well ensure that this memoir actually breaks records in the book world, for the story of Saddam Hussein, Iraq, Al Quaida and Britain's involvement will be debated for years as a momentous point in history, reading an account from the horse's mouth will be vital to fill in more gaps!

Tony Blair's, 'A Journey' Odds

Odds plus a host of Novelty Betting Opportunities courtesy of Paddy Power

27,501 to 30,000 5/2

More than 35,000 5/2

30,001 to 32,500 11/4

32,501 to 35,000 4/1

25,000 to 27,500 9/2

Less than 25,000 5/1

Posted: Thursday, 19th August 2010
Author: Suzi Flute
Tags: current affairs, sadam hussein, david cameron, nick clegg, paddypower,

10 Latest Specials Articles

	Jedward Looking Good In Eurovision Odds Ireland Looks For An Eighth Win	24th May
	Second Eurovision Semi Final Odds Graham Norton Gets Prepares To Poke Fun	23rd May
	Russian Grannies Lead Eurovision Semi Final Odds Jedward Ready For Battle	22nd May
	As Semi Finals Approach Who Is Favourite In The Voice Betting Odds Could Bo Be A Dark Horse?	21st May
	Can Novelty Punters Outwit World Leaders In Euro Betting Odds Angela Merkel And Francois Hollande At Loggerheads	18th May
	Bet On Cameron Surviving Rebekah Brooks Arrest Which Leaders Will Survive The Next General Election?	16th May
	Eurovision Song Contest Odds Predict Middle Of The Road Position UKs Middle Of The Road Entry Russian Grannies Still On Top	15th May
	Is An Upset Likely In The Voice Odds After Pudseys Big WIn On Britains Got Talent Ruth Brown Still At Top Of Leaderboard	14th May
	The Voice In Ratings Drama But Ruth Brown Leads Voice Odds Table Adele May Come To Rescue	10th May
	Loveable Rogues Take On Charlotte and Jonathan In Britains Got Talent Odds Alesha Moved By Dance Troop	9th May

Archive - Previous 5 Specials Articles

	Big Brother Eviction Betting John James 47 Favourite To Leave Josie Won Immunity	18th Aug
	X Factor Betting 2010 Series Kicks Off On Saturday Bet On The Eventual Winner	17th Aug
	Rose Of Tralee Odds Down Rose Gemma Murphy Leads Table New Frontman DÃ¡ithÃ Ã“ SÃ©	16th Aug
	Big Brother Betting Final Brought Forward To 24th August Josie Gets Clear Run To Last Night!	14th Aug
	Labour Party Leadership Odds David Miliband Favourite Two Brothers Compete For Potential Prime Minister Role	12th Aug

Headline News

	England V West Indies 2nd Test Odds Hosts Start Hot Favourites At Trent Bridge Tempting Odds For Ian Bell To Score A Century
	French Open Mens Betting Preview Rafa Nadal Odds On To Remain King Of Clay Nadal Bids For Record Breaking Seventh Win At Roland Garros
	Crowne Plaza Invitational Odds Zach Johnson Heads The Betting At Colonial David Toms Returns To Defend His Title In Texas
	Height Of Fashion Stakes Odds Goodwood Hosts Listed Oaks Trial Coquet And Gathering Head The Betting
	Jedward Looking Good In Eurovision Odds Ireland Looks For An Eighth Win

£250 Free Bet - Paddypower

BRAND NEW £250 free bets offer.

Open a new account with Paddy Power and place an initial bet of between £10 and £50
Paddy Power will match this with a free bet to the same stake
Paddy Power then let you repeat this a further four times to allow you to claim a maximum of £250 in free bets.

Open Account - Free £250 Bets With Paddypower