Politics
Harry Reid, a Friend and Foe of Internet Poker, Dies at 82
The former Senate majority leader and Nevada’s longest-serving member of Congress, died at his Henderson home at the age of 82.
Latest In-Flight Brawl Over Mask Wearing Involved Former Raiders Cheerleader
Patrica Cornwall, who was aboard Delta Flight 2790 from Tampa, Florida struck and spit on an 80-year-old fellow passenger after she observed the man not wearing a mask.
Gambling911's Thomas Somach Recounts Cherished Moment With Desmond Tutu
Tutu, a Nobel laureate and an anti-apartheid veteran, passed away in Cape Town Sunday, the country’s presidency said in a statement on Sunday.
Mouth Wants His Poker Player Friends to Wake Up and Know What is Really Important: Hunter Biden's Laptop?
Poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow went off on one of his world famous diatribes Tuesday, albeit more tame by Matusow standards, telling his followers to "wake up" and "see the most obvious things". They are...
Olympics Boycott Odds for U.S. and Other Countries
The wagering market, provided by SportsBetting.ag, begs the following question, which must happen before the end of 2021. Will the U.S. Government announce full diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics?
Latest Political Odds Show Changing Projections in U.S. and U.K.
Following their victories and progress in last week’s Gubernatorial elections, the Republicans continue to shorten their odds across the political betting markets. Republicans are now -300 favorites to win the Senate with some states previously favoring the Democrats now favoring a GOP victory.
Youngkin Tops McAuliffe to Become Virginia's Next Governor Following Dramatic Odds Shift
Meanwhile, in New Jersey, an upset win by Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli would pay out $900 on a $100 bet should he pull it off.
You Can Still Bet on Rutgers, Seton Hall Games From New Jersey...... With a Local Bookie
Local bookies in the Garden State breathed a collective sigh of relief Wednesday morning after New Jersey voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot initiative to allow wagering on in-state schools and games that feature them.
McAuliffe, Youngkin Dead Heat in Polls and Among Oddsmakers
Tuesday's off year Elections has one marquee matchup and that's the Virginia Governor's race where Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin each sit at -120 odds to win.
Betting Odds and Info for Tuesday’s Governor and Mayor Elections
In a week, the presumed favorite for Virginia’s pivotal gubernatorial election Tuesday has lost that position.
Biden’s Bill Failure Causes Shift in 2024 Betting Odds Inbox
In light of the Democrats failure to deliver President Joe Biden’s full “Build Back Better” bill, oddsmakers have flipped the 2024 Election odds.
McConnell Does Complete 180 on Herschel Walker: Oddsmakers Still Have Him Losing
At +140 odds of winning the GA Senate race, Walker's ex once said he tried to kill her.
Odds of Joe Manchin Becoming a Republican
Reports surfaced last week that West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin may be considering changing his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. Manchin called the claims "bullshit".
Trump Takes First Lead in 2024 Election Odds
Following the 2020 Election, the bookmakers made Donald Trump a hefty underdog to bounce back and not only be nominated for, but win the 2024 Presidency.
Biden, Trump, or Harris - Who Will Win the 2024 US Presidential Election?
Although still a few years away, many are already wagering on who will win the 2024 US presidential election. Will Joe Biden stay in office, will Donald Trump return to the White House after a four-year absence, or could Kamala Harris be the first female president in US history? This article explains why these three politicians are the bookmakers’ favorites to be the next president.
Pacquiao's Presidential Odds Are Not Favorable
Manny Pacquiao announced this weekend that he's accepted the PDP-Laban party nomination and will run for Philippines President in 2022.
Oddsmaker Dave Mason: Trump Closing the Gap
The big story may actually be Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' fall from grace in the polls as he had the second shortest odds among Republicans to become President.
Newsom to Remain California Governor Following Recall Vote
Gavin Newsom was projected to win a special recall vote that would keep him in office as California Governor another year. CNN made the projection shortly after 11:38 pm ET.
Newsom Removal as Governor of California: No Now Favored at -2000
The 2021 California gubernatorial recall election is Tuesday, and BetOnline's numbers don't project a changing of the guard.
Recall Election Odds for Newsom, Vote Margin and Elder/Jenner Vote Share
The 2021 California gubernatorial recall election is Tuesday, and the political betting markets aren't projecting a changing of the guard.
Biden vs. Trump Boxing Odds?
Former US President Donald Trump says he’d beat the current President Joe Biden in a boxing match, three years after Biden threatened to ‘beat the hell out of him’.
Japan Ex-Official Gets Prison Term in Casino Bribery Case
A Tokyo court on Tuesday sentenced to four years in prison a former top government official for taking bribes from a gambling company, in a high-profile case that has added to the political woes of Japan's outgoing prime minister ahead of elections this year.
Newsom Recall Odds Now at -1000 as New Polls Show Landslide
BetOnline has Newsom still California Governor on December 31 of this year at -1000. Think he'll be out? Bet $100 to win $550.
Biden's Slide in the Betting Markets Amidst Afghan Crisis
A tumultuous news cycle speared by the tragedy and ongoing crisis in Afghanistan set off of vicious slide in the polls for President Joe Biden, which has filtered through to the betting markets.
Joe Biden Approval Rating Over Under Odds By September 1, 2021
US President Joe Biden is having his worst day of his young Presidency and BetOnline has posted odds on what his approval rating will be as of September 1, 2021. They have him priced at -120 for both the OVER and UNDER 47% with that number specifically provided by FiveThirtyEight.com.
Herschel Walker Underdog on Crowded Georgia Primary Odds List
Hall of Fame football player Herschel Walker has joined the crowded race to become Georgia’s next Republican candidate.
Ted Cruz to Appear on "Poker After Dark"?
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz this week made an appearance along side World Series of Poker bracelet record holder Phil Hellmuth during filming of the next installment of "Poker After Dark"....and "The Brat" took plenty of abuse from his Twitter followers as a result.
More Politicians Set to Attend Bet Bash, Spanky Answers Your Questions
Ask and you shall receive. BetBash organizer Spanky sent out an invitation to the mayor of Jersey City to attend the August 25 sports betting event taking place in that city
Biden Being Faded Amidst Afghanistan Chaos
Consistent money for Biden to fail to complete a full-term has forced his odds to survive out to -190. He’s now +145 to remain as president until the 2025 inauguration.
Will Any Trump Win Election Odds
Any Trump winning an election pays out $400 for every $100 bet.
