Politics

More Classified Docs Found: Biden Impeachment Odds Up Now

More Classified Docs Found: Biden Impeachment Odds Up Now

BetOnline currently offers a host of Biden odds, including whether he will finish his term as President.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/10/2023

Trump vs. Howard Stern: We Got Your Betting Odds

Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation over the weekend.  Essentially that "Howard Stern sucks".  But does he really? The ratings suggest otherwise.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jan/08/2023

McCarthy Round 12 Vote Betting Up Now

McCarthy Round 12 Vote Betting Up Now

At Noon ET Friday, another round of voting was expected to determine who the House Speaker will be, with Republican Kevin McCarthy fighting for his (leadership) life.  The House went through 11 rounds so far to close the day Thursday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/06/2023

Speaker Election Drama Hurting the GOP Says Oddsmaker

Speaker Election Drama Hurting the GOP Says Oddsmaker

BetOnline set odds for the next speaker, and McCarthy and Steve Scalise are the overwhelming favorites.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/04/2023

Three Cardinals Favored to Succeed Pope Francis

Three Cardinals Favored to Succeed Pope Francis

Reports are surfacing that Pope Francis' predecessor Pope Benedict, the 95-year-old former pontiff who resigned from the post nine years ago, is “very sick” and in declining health.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/28/2022

Next Speaker Odds as Far Right Turns on 'Fake and Liar' MTG

Next Speaker Odds as Far Right Turns on 'Fake and Liar' MTG

And the knives are out as fellow far right GOP caucus members are beginning to turn on one of their own who backs McCarthy.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/25/2022

Tesla’s Elon Musk is Twitter’s Biggest Stakeholder: They Should be Thrilled He is About to Walk Away

Tesla’s Elon Musk is Twitter’s Biggest Stakeholder: Oddsmakers on Alert

The oddsmakers at BetOnline have offered Twitter odds over this past year in light of Elon Musk buying the social media platform.  Now he is set to step down as its CEO?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/19/2022

Odds for Trump's Letters and Biden's Big Move

Donald Trump plans to release his second book since leaving the White House sometime in 2023, and book will contain a collection of private letters between Trump and other high-profile figures.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/14/2022

WAR Goes to War With Kimmel After Called Out During Monologue: 'Jimmy is a Bore'

"Anytime Jimmy wants to invite me on to have a fair debate on Trump and Fauci, let’s dance!" Root says.  "Now THAT would actually be entertaining. A ton of conservatives would tune into watch that debate! He’d get his highest rated show in years."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/13/2022

Kimmel Says Root 'Embarrassed Himself for Defending Trump'

Kimmel Says Root 'Embarrassed Himself for Defending Trump'

Plus BettingUSA.com founder talks current USA legal betting landscape and first ever Betting Meetup announced for Illinois.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/13/2022

Major Recent Changes in 2024 Election Odds

Major Recent Changes in 2024 Election Odds

Trump longest odds yet to win 2024 general election.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/08/2022

James Woods Says He's Not Leaving Twitter: Blames Corporate Media for Spreading Lies

Conservative Hollywood actor and professional poker player James Woods cannot access his Twitter company after the social media firm locked him out until he opts to remove a meme he posted back in July that has since proven to be a hoax.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/07/2022

Here's Why Betting Market Believes Strongly Warnock Wins GA in Tuesday Runoff

Here's Why Betting Market Believes Strongly Warnock Wins GA in Tuesday Runoff

Following last month’s “victory” that fell short of the 50% threshold, Warnock opened up at odds of -400 for the runoff. That number has moved to -2500 with hardly any betting interest backing Herschel Walker.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/05/2022

Time Person of the Year 2022 Betting Odds

Time Person of the Year 2022 Betting Odds

Current odds do favor Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a payout of $2 on every $17 bet, though the Ukrainian People were coming in at EVEN odds. 

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Dec/05/2022

Georgia Runoff Betting Warnock-Walker 2022 Shows Heavy Favorite

Georgia Runoff Betting Warnock-Walker 2022 Shows Heavy Favorite

BetOnline has no shortage of political props, even after the Midterms have now concluded.  One midterm race that is heading into a runoff continues to attract plenty of betting activity.  That would be the Georgia Senate race between Democrate Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker.  Who will win? 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/05/2022

Hershel Walker: "This Erection is About the People"

BetOnline continued to offer odds on the Georgia Senate runoff election with Raphael Warnock (D) now a huge -600 favorite versus Herschel Walker (R) at +350.  Walker would pay out $35 for every $10 bet with an upset win.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/23/2022

Mickey's Foray Into Sports Betting May Be Nixed Before it Even Begins as Iger Returns to Helm

Mickey's Foray Into Sports Betting May Be Nixed Before it Even Begins as Iger Returns to Helm

Plus Trump tweet odds still available following his reinstatement to the social media platform and subsequent crickets.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/21/2022

Trump No Longer Presidential Favorite: What Will Happen After 'Bigly' Announcement?

Trump No Longer Presidential Favorite: What Will Happen After 'Bigly' Announcement?

As we await a "big" announcement Tuesday night from former President Donald Trump, oddsmakers are clear.  He's no longer the favorite.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/15/2022

Find Elon Musk Twitter Odds: BetOnline to Refresh Odds Offers Soon

Now that Elon Musk is officially in charge of Twitter, find out what betting odds are available, including numerous Trump tie-ins.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/14/2022

Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 11, 2022 (11:30 am ET)

The FTX crypto exchange announced Friday morning it had filed for bankruptcy.  The company's Chief Regulatory Officer once played center stage in a highly publicized poker cheating scandal.  Plus updates on UFC gambling probe.  And what's next for California sports betting?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/11/2022

Post Midterm Presidential Odds on Ron DeSantis Shift to +110 GOP, +250 Elected

Post Midterm Presidential Odds on Ron DeSantis Shift

It is safe to say the biggest victor of the midterm elections is Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, though his odds to become the next President of the United States hadn't shifted as dramatically as one might have thought.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/10/2022

Ron DeSantis 2022 Betting Odds

Online gambling websites will be offering odds on both his Florida re-election chances in November 2022 and potential US Presidential run in 2024.  DeSantis has not officially announced a Presidential campaign.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/09/2022

Fetterman Wins, Closes as +135 Dog at BetOnline, More Stunners

Fetterman Wins, Closes as +135 Dog at BetOnline, More Stunners

As expected Wednesday morning, many of the U.S. midterm elections were still undecided.  It was likely that the Georgia Senate race will not be graded for a few more weeks as neither candidate are likely to get over the required 50 percent of the vote, thus resulting in a runoff.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/09/2022

Midterms Odds Shifting Toward Dems Over Last 48 hours Say Oddsmakers

Midterms Odds Shifting Toward Dems Over Last 48 hours Say Oddsmakers

Following a month of lopsided betting patterns in favor of the Republicans, trends have moved back slightly towards the Democrats over the last 48 hours as polls began opening across the U.S. on Tuesday.  Results will start rolling in around 7 pm ET.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/08/2022

Governors Support Map Might Help With Betting as Hours Remain Before Midterms

Governors Support Map Might Help With Betting as Hours Remain Before Midterms

In a semi-scientific study conducted over the last 30 days using API geo-tracking software, infomaps were generated that display which candidates each state is "rooting for" in the 2022 Gubernatorial and Senatorial midterm elections.

Submitted by Press Release on, Nov/07/2022

Political Betting Expert Tells Gamblers How to Win

Political Betting Expert Tells Gamblers How to Win

You can’t walk into a casino sportsbook in the United States and place a bet on a political election, such as who your state’s next governor or senator will be.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/06/2022

Can I Bet the Midterms From My State on DraftKings?

Can I Bet the Midterms From My State on DraftKings?

This year's U.S. Midterm elections are expected to shatter previous records, especially if early voting in some states is any indication.  If you are looking to place bets on the 2022 Midterms, you won't be able to do so at DraftKings.  Sites like BetOnline, on the other hand, specialize in election betting.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/04/2022

Odds Strongly Point to Senate, House GOP Control

Odds Strongly Point to Senate, House GOP Control

This week on KCMO Talk Radio (Kansas City), BetOnline.ag political analyst Paul Krishnamurty told host Pete Mundo that, based on the current odds, there's a 77% chance the GOP controls the Senate and a 97% chance it controls the House, following Tuesday's projected results.

Submitted by Press Release on, Nov/04/2022

Red Hot U.S. Senate Races Show Some Tight Odds... But Mostly Big Wins for Republicans

Red Hot U.S. Senate Races Show Some Tight Odds

Paul Krishnamurty, a political betting analyst for BetOnline with over 30 years experience, continues to cruch the numbers all week long leading up to Tuesday's big day. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/01/2022

Latest Polls, Odds One Week Out From 2022 Midterms

Latest Polls, Odds One Week Out From 2022 Midterms

Mehmet Oz takes narrow lead over Democrat John Fetterman - With one just one week left until the Midterms, GOP candidate Mehmet Oz has taken his first lead in the Pennsylvania Senate race.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/30/2022

Breaking News

Washington Post: Bookies at the Baccarat Table

The Washington Post Thursday afternoon featured a blockbuster report on how Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter's bookie took part in casino sponsored golf tournaments and was even paired with high stakes gambler Charles Barkley.