UK Eurovision 'could spark £3m gamble'

The UK's odds of winning tomorrow night's Eurovision Song Contest have been slashed to their shortest price in years.

British entrant Jade Ewen's 'It's My Time' is now sitting on odds of 10/1 to take home the prize, with William Hill predicting that up to £3 million could be gambled industry wide on the event.

"A lot of our customers are backing Lord Lloyd Webber to prove that he still has the Midas touch and we have drafted in extra staff to cope with demand," said William Hill spokesperson Rupert Adams.

"If the UK win you will see queues outside our shops and millions of pounds will be handed over to Eurovision punters."

It is thought that the industry could have to shell out up to £5 million if the UK do win, but two-time champions Norway remain the even money favourites with their entry, 'Fairytales' by Alexander Rybak.

Also hovering above the UK in the odds table is Greece, who are sitting at 11/2 with popstar Sakis Rouvas's 'This Is Our Night'.

> Click here to see the latest odds from William Hill
> Click here to read our interview with Jade Ewen