Contrary to what many people might think, Paul the Octopus has been a godsend to the bookies. When Germany crashed out during the semi's, there was widespread gloom that perhaps betting for the last 2 matches of the world cup will be a boring affair. The intense media interest in Prophet Paul has inspired new levels of betting interest by the herd.
Uruguay-Germany Normally there is hardly any interest in losers match. Prophet Paul's bold prediction that Germany will win this match has inspired the herd to forgive Germany for their lapse during the semis. Heavy betting on Germnay to win ever since Paul made the prophecy that Germany will win.
Spain-Netherlands Before Paul foretold that Spain will win the world cup, there was conisistent early betting for Netherlands to upset Spain. As mentioned before, most in the herd see Spain no up. While there are not many fans of Netherlands, many still remember the match when they came from 1 goal behind to beat Brazil. Paul's prophecy has changed all that. There now seems to be renewed confidence that Spain can win the world cup.