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Trump Favorability Collapses, GOP Nomination Sits at -150

Trump Favorability Collapses, GOP Nomination Sits at -150

An ABC News/IPSOS poll just released shows Trump's favorability numbers have dropped from 29 percent to 25 percent.  And a recent state poll may suggest this is not an outlier.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/11/2023

Trump Will Not Serve Any Jail Time According to Oddsmakers, Bettors

Those odds are based on gambling action and an overwhelming number of customers feel Trump will stay free at -2500.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/05/2023

Trump Mugshot Odds (Color Tie, Smile, More)

Sure the Wisconsin Supreme Court election will be impactful and the Chicago Mayor's race always draws interest, but all eyes this week will be on the former US President Donald Trump and Tuesday's scheduled arraignment.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/04/2023

Polls See Trump Bump Since Indictment: Odds Remain the Same

Trump is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday to face a New York City indictment, which was revealed as existing on Thursday with a grand jury vote but remains sealed.  Reports suggest he is being charged with over two dozen counts but the indictment remains sealed.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/02/2023

Hot Now: Trump Jail Time Odds Pay Out $80 on a $10 Bet, Plus Farewell Hotel Delrey

Hot Now: Trump Jail Time Odds Pay Out $80 on a $10 Bet, Plus Farewell Hotel Delrey

BetOnline has released a series of new betting props tied to the former President and his legal woes.  These include whether Trump will serve any jail time before 2025 with the NO and overwhelming favorite while the YES currently pays out $80 for every $10 bet.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/01/2023

Where Can I Find Betting on Trump?

BetOnline has cornered the Trump betting market with odds on the total number of indictments and non-extradition country the former President might flee to.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/31/2023

Trump Total Number of Indictment Odds: Pecker Appears Before Grand Jury

The UNDER 2.5 indictments is favored and priced at -250.  The OVER 2.5 pays out $17.50 for every $10 bet.  On Tuesday afternoon, it was being reported that Trump will be indicted on Wednesday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/28/2023

With DeSantis Poll Numbers Tanking: BetOnline Releases Latest Presidential Odds

With DeSantis Poll Numbers Tanking: BetOnline Releases Latest Presidential Odds

Former US President Donald Trump showed on Saturday he still maintains a significant following, at least if rallies are to tell us anything.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/26/2023

DeSantis Hits Back at Trump, Discusses His Path to Presidency, Latest Odds

DeSantis Hits Back at Trump, Discusses His Path to Presidency, Latest Odds

Former President Donald Trump is still the slight favorite to win the GOP nomination for President over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis but Trump faces the possibility of an indictment, maybe multiple indictments, being handed down soon.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/22/2023

You Can Now Bet on Trump Being Arrested: Latest Props

Over the weekend, former president Donald Trump posted a social media message saying he expects to be arrested Tuesday in connection with the Stormy Daniels investigation.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/20/2023

Sports Betting Architect Lesniak in Hot Political Feud

Sports Betting Architect Lesniak in Hot Political Feud

Accusations of murder, hired hitmen and "wacko political consultants".... another day in NJ politics.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/20/2023

First to Indict Donald Trump Odds: Could Happen Next Week

As of Friday evening, March 17, multiple agencies are said to be in discussions in regard to potential security plans for in and around the Manhattan Criminal Court in case Trump is charged in connection with an alleged hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, according to NBC News.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/17/2023

Architect of US Legal Sports Betting Ray Lesniak Mulls Congressional Bid

He sits down with Gambling911's Thomas Somach to discuss future plans.  "I’ve done what needed to get done to bring legalized sports betting and Internet gaming to America."

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/16/2023

Some Odds Swings Post CPAC as Trump Fandom Continues in GOP

Some Odds Swings Post CPAC as Trump Fandom Continues in GOP

All the rage at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) outside Washington, D.C. was everything Donald Trump.  The only problem being, this installment of CPAC resembled something akin to a Trekkie convention. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/07/2023

Odds Favor Bill Maher Taking Over Coveted 9 pm ET CNN Timeslot

Odds Favor Bill Maher Taking Over Coveted 9 pm ET CNN Timeslot

On Tuesday February 28, CNN began heavily touting a one-on-one interview between Maher and host Jake Tapper airing during the 9 pm ET hour that evening.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/28/2023

DeSantis’s Book Hits No. 1...But No Longer the Favorite to be Next US President

DeSantis’s Book Hits No. 1...But No Longer the Favorite to be Next US President

"The Courage to be Free" outlines the Governor's policies in Florida.  They include going after the Disney corporation and banning certain books from state schools, among others.  But in recent weeks, DeSantis has also lost his months long placement as the favorite to win the GOP nomination....and the Presidency. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/28/2023

Bet on Lori Lightfoot Losing Her Re-Election Bid as Chicago Mayor

In a recent poll, 61 percent of Chicagoans disapproved of Lightfoot’s performance.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/27/2023

An Alien Invasion? What Do the Oddsmakers Believe?

An Alien Invasion?  What Do the Oddsmakers Believe?

In case you've been living under a rock this past week or so, you might have heard by now...we are under attack.  And oddsmakers are now taking bets on the end of civilization as we know it.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/13/2023

PredictIt Founder Once Wrote Book on How to Create a Nuclear Bomb

PredictIt Founder Once Wrote Book on How to Create a Nuclear Bomb

US Government now wants to shut his political betting website down after 8.5 years.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Feb/11/2023

Where Can I Bet the Biden State of the Union Address Online?

Where Can I Bet the Biden State of the Union Address Online?

It's that time again.  The State of the Union will take place Tuesday February 7, 2023 and the folks who set odds for a living think US President Joe Biden will see another ratings improvement following Tuesday night's address.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Feb/06/2023

Luka Prop Bet Controversy: “New PrizePicks Crybabies”?

Luka Prop Bet Controversy: “New PrizePicks Crybabies”?

In recent days there's been plenty of talk within the sports betting community over a gimmick offered up by those primarily in the U.S. regulated market: Offering refunds on player props, often when a player suffers an injury.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/28/2023

Poll Favors Lindell to Take RNC Chair: Has Evidence to Put '300 Million' in Jail for Voter Fraud

Poll Favors Lindell to Take RNC Chair

15 percent of those surveyed were backing the current chair Ronna McDaniel and 20 percent picked challenger Harmeet Dhillon.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/26/2023

Bet Who's Next to Be Found With Classified Docs

Bet Who's Next to Be Found With Classified Docs

Plus Ron DeSantis support slipping among gamblers.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/26/2023

Blame Chris Christie for Sports Betting Ad Inundation

Blame Chris Christie for Sports Betting Ad Inundation

Plus a gambler has been sentenced for defrauding the goverment.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/26/2023

Political Gambling Platform PredictIt Likely to be Shut Down in Mid-February

Political Gambling Platform PredictIt LIkely to be Shut Down in Mid-February

It is estimated that some 80,000 people use the site but it was unclear how many of those accounts are active.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/25/2023

Betting Odds on George Santos: Latest Lies, 'Jew-ISH' Heritage, and Was He Really a Drag Queen

Betting Odds on George Santos

Santos was spoofed by SNL over the weekend and now we have all the latest odds on the lying congressman.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/23/2023

Trump Trounces DeSantis in Potential GOP Primary Matchup, Latest Odds

DeSantis Beating Trump By Seven Points After Midterms: No Odds Shift Yet

Even Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, a staunch support of Donald Trump, turned on the former President following this past week's midterm results.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/19/2023

Pope Francis Retirement Betting Odds: Fuels Rumors of Departure

Pope Francis was making headlines Sunday with news that he would be visiting the central Italian city of L’Aquila in August for a feast initiated by Pope Celestine V, one of the few pontiffs who resigned before Pope Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/17/2023

Biden Docs Scandal Moving Election Odds

Biden Docs Scandal Moving Election Odds

Political betting markets are moving as the documents scandal surrounding President Joe Biden escalates.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/13/2023

Latest British Monarchy Odds: Prince Harry Memoir Shatters Sales Records

Within a day of its release, the English language version sold more than 1.4 million copies in its first day of publication, a record.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jan/12/2023

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