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Despite being home to such baffling sports as “bandy” and “handball,” Europe has apparently run out of games to bet on. Which is why the continent’s bookmakers now run a thriving trade of betting on politics, current affairs and the weather.

These aren’t just a great way to inject gambling into yet another corner of life, but betting on current events is well-known to be an eerily accurate predictor of future events.

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Below, behold the oracle of European betting markets.

Donald Trump’s marriage ends before his administration.

Odds: 5/1 (Win $60 on a $10 bet)

Unfortunately for newspaper sales, the betting markets are clearly favouring an outcome in which Melania remains First Lady until her husband is no longer Commander-in-Chief. The odds on the marriage remaining intact until a successor is inaugurated is 1/10. However, the bet is based on whether the couple finalizes divorce proceedings, which means estrangement is still in the cards.