Source: www.hindustantimes.com
NEW DELHI, INDIA, June 14, 2010: With Delhiites betting big bucks iduring the football World Cup, it is astrologers in the city who are laughing their way to the bank. Those gambling on football matches are approaching tarot card readers, numerologists and astro pundits for tips on who to bet on. “I’m getting about 10 queries a day from people betting on matches,” says tarot reader Gini Arora. “I charge Rs 1,000 (approx. US$ 21) for each reading.”
Some die-hard fans are flocking to astrologers just out of curiosity. “Fans curious to know whether their favorite team will win or not, want regular updates from me,” says Arora. That’s not all. “Sports fans particularly believe in good luck charms. We advise them on what colored clothes to wear so their favourite player scores a goal,” says Arora.
Not everyone, however, is interested in cashing in on the opportunity. “I get queries to predict the outcome of matches, but I don’t do it because it leads to gambling, which is a bad thing,” says advanced numerologist Master Lok Deepak Bakshi.