With Christmas just a few days away, the British Columbia Lottery began betting on whether it would snow in Vancouver this time. Locals can now bet on a series of Christmas novelty bets, including whether it will snow or be the coldest day in January 2023, on Crown Agency’s online platform PlayNow.com .
Despite hundreds of gaming websites, Play Now is the only regulated online portal in British Columbia. 파친코 BCLC’s platform unveiled the odds of betting on the latest novelty bet ahead of the Christmas holiday. However, the probability is not favorable to betters, as Vancouver’s last snowfall on Christmas Day dates back to December 2008.
PlayNow is betting on a higher White Christmas than Vancouver, but forecasts suggest rain. The website says that the probability of a Christmas with snow in the city is 2.50. Meanwhile, Victoria also has a 2.50 chance of snow on holiday. Other Canadian cities such as Ottawa, Regina, and Winnipeg have a probability of 1.20, while Toronto has a probability of 1.40 and Montreal has a probability of 1.50.
Also, those who bet on PlayNow can bet on the coldest day of January 2023. The odds are 5.00 from Jan. 1-6, and 5.50 from Jan. 7-11. The odds are 5.00 from Jan. 12-16, and 4.50 from Jan. 17-21. Finally, the odds are 3.50 from Jan. 22-26, and 3.50 from Jan.
Statistically, early January is one of the coldest days in the country. The coldest day of the year was January 1, falling to -10 degrees. Prior to 2021, January 23 was the coldest at -4 degrees and January 14 was the coldest at -8 degrees in 2020.
In addition to its extensive novelty bets, Playnow also offers bets on sports such as hockey. In October, the website announced the odds ahead of the new NHL season, according to which the Vancouver Canucks were competing for the postseason playoffs. At the time, the team had a 1.76 chance of advancing to the postseason, compared to a 2.05 absence in the playoffs.
Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for lottery sales because many people tend to buy lottery tickets as gifts. However, the BCLC reminds adults and parents of states not to give lottery tickets to children and minors, but to be responsible for exchanging gifts. With the #GiftSmart initiative, Crown Agency will put notifications in more than 3,500 lottery retailers in the state.
In the case of minors, an analysis showed that they experienced their first gambling at the age of 9 to 11, and about 60% of high school students have actually gambled for money in the past year, and 10 to 14% of teenagers have gambling problems. In addition, 10 to 14% of teenagers have problems with gambling, while 4 to 6% currently have serious problems with gambling.