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Punters Bet on Alligator Racing

7 May 2002

UNITED KINGDOM – As reported by Ananova: "Six alligators dressed in waistcoats are taking part in charity contests for people looking for something different to place bets on

"Organisers of the event, which will be broadcast on the internet, are expecting to take £1,000 (US$1,466) a day in bets.

"All contenders are priced at 9/2. If no-one has crossed the finish line within three minutes the winner will be the closest one to it.

"…On-line betting company Blue Square, says it is hoping to double the bets taken when they put hamster wheels inside dragster cars in aid of Comic Relief.

"…`This is their first time out. I hope it all goes very well,' said handler Dave Broadbridge, the only person who will be allowed to make contact with the animals during the event apart from an RSPCA inspector…"

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