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NYC Mayoral Race Flips Favorites as Zohran Mamdani Now at 4-5 Odds, Trump Gets Ratings Bump

When NYC mayor odds were first released on September 27, 2024, Zohran Mamdani's chances were set at 28/1 and Andrew Cuomo's were 50/1.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/23/2025

Bet on Will Iran close the Strait of Hormuz Before July

Polymarket began offering a betting market on whether Iran shuts down the Strait of Hormuz last week with the chances increasing from 11% to as high as 47% over the weekend. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/23/2025

The Holiday Hit List: What Could Trump Cancel Next?

The Holiday Hit List: What Could Trump Cancel Next?

President Donald Trump recently stirred debate by declaring on social media that the U.S. has "too many non-working holidays." While he didn't name Juneteenth, his remarks focused on the "billions of economic losses" caused by these days off. This has fueled speculation that Trump could move to cancel several federal holidays if given the chance.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/20/2025

Will Trump Announce Military Actions Against Iran Betting Odds

Just 25 percent of those participating in this betting market at Polymarket say the US will strike Iran by Friday. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/19/2025

Top Betting Markets June 18, 2025: Israel-Iran Conflict Takes Center Stage

The NBA Finals resume Thursday night for Game 6 with the series between the Thunder leading 3-2 and they have the opportunity to eliminate the Pacers.  All odds courtesy of BetOnline (get up to $250 FREE BETS).

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/18/2025

Tulsi Gabbard Out as National Intelligence Director Odds as Trump Said Not to Be Happy

Payout odds still relatively long at $425 for every $100 bet at BetOnline.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/18/2025

Betting Odds Iran’s Leader Khamenei Out This Year Skyrocket

The current odds on Polymarket suggest a 61% chance that Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei will be “out as Supreme Leader of Iran in 2025".

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/18/2025

Betting Odds: Will a Tech Executive Be Given an O7 or Higher Commission US Army in 2025?

Last week, the U.S. Army announced that it will direct commission four technology executives at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/17/2025

New US-Iran Nuclear Deal This Year Betting Odds

A sixth round of US-Iran nuclear talks were slate for Sunday in Oman in regard to Tehran's rapidly expanding nuclear program, but that was prior to Israel's Friday morning attack on Iran.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/15/2025

Nuclear War Betting Market Explodes as Israel Launches Attack on Iran: Kills Top Generals

Prediction markets last fall introduced a betting market on a nuclear war and search traffic for said betting market rose early Friday morning following news that Israel had launched an attack on Iran, killing many of that nation's senior military leaders and nuclear scientists.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/12/2025

Gavin Newsom Predidential Odds Shift Upwards in Wake of Protests

As a likely response to the protests occurring in Los Angeles, Gavin Newsom has surged in the 2028 Election odds markets.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/12/2025

Brian Quintenz's Confirmation Hearing Touches on the Future of Prediction Markets

US President Donald Trump's U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) pick Brian Quintenz pledged clear crypto classification in written remarks for a Senate hearing on Tuesday.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/11/2025

Senate Winner Odds for Each State in November 2025

The Republicans are currently a big 1/7 favorite to retain control but you can bet on each state where a seat is up for grabs in November.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/10/2025

Elon Musk's Security Clearance Revoked This Year Betting Available at Kalshi

BetOnline this week began taking bets on all things US President Donald Trump vs. billionaire businessman Elon Musk following a public spat between the two men.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/08/2025

Bet on the Trump-Musk Fight: Latest Odds

One war no one saw coming a month ago...Donald Trump vs. Elon Musk.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/05/2025

Bet on Whether Elon Musk Unfollows Donald Trump By End of June

US President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk’s alliance appears now to be shattered.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/05/2025

Trump’s Support of Rose Among the Voices Manfred Listened to in Ruling MLB Ban Ended With Death

President Donald Trump’s support of Pete Rose was among the factors Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred weighed when he decided last month that permanent bans by the sport ended with death, which allows the career hits leader to be considered for the Hall of Fame.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/05/2025

Dem VP Odds for 2028 Have AOC, Jasmine Crockett Co-Favorites Paying 7-1 Odds

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been climbing up the 2028 Presidential Election odds board (currently tied for fifth-best chances at 18/1) of late, but she's also now the favorite to be the Democratic VP nominee.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/02/2025

Odds of a Trump Pardon of P. Diddy Low Heading Into June

The odds of US President Donald Trump pardoning disgraced music mogul P. Diddy were low at 9 percent following comments made by the president when asked about a potential pardon on Friday.

Submitted by Guest on, May/31/2025

AOC Sees Big Traffic Here at Gambling911 Following Massive Odds Shift

Although we are still nearly four years away from the next election, it’s difficult to recall a time this close to a president’s inauguration there was so much chatter about the next president.

Submitted by Guest on, May/28/2025

AOC Sees Massive Shift in Odds at BetOnline

New York Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, better known by most as AOC, has seen her odds shift from 25-1 to 9-1 to become the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.

Submitted by Guest on, May/27/2025

Dems to Take House, Senate and Presidency in 2028 According to Betting Markets

It's grim news for US President Donald Trump and his MAGA followers as the prediction market Kalshi has the Democrats taking control of all chambers in 2028.

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Anne Brennan and Tom Wrobleski of Mass Live made the observance this Memorial Day.

Submitted by Guest on, May/26/2025

Trump NOT Favored for Nobel Peace Prize

Despite the news some outlets are reporting this week, President Donald Trump is not favored to claim this year's Nobel Peace Prize.

Submitted by Guest on, May/16/2025

Race Odds Updates: NJ Governor and Romanian President

For the second straight week, we have another international election with massive significance.

Submitted by Guest on, May/15/2025

Top Betting Markets May 10, 2025 - Gambling911 7-0-1 With Free Picks

UFC 315 will see some good betting action Saturday evening, though only $35,000 was coming in on this event at Kalshi as of Saturday morning.

Submitted by Guest on, May/10/2025

Pope Was a Massive Longshot at the Books

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church.

Submitted by Guest on, May/08/2025

American Robert Prevost is New Pope: Payout is $1800 on a $100 Bet

It's an upset of biblical proportions.

Submitted by Guest on, May/08/2025

Updated Pope Odds Coming as Black Smoke Indicates No Selection Yet

Cardinal Pietro Parolin remains the favorite Thursday.

Submitted by Guest on, May/08/2025

What in God's Name is the Fantasy Pope League? Draft Your Favorite Cardinal

It's called Fantapapa and it is all the rage.

Submitted by Guest on, May/07/2025

Payout Odds on Peter Turkson to Become Next Pope as Betting Hits $8 Million at One Site

Peter Turkson to become the next pope pays out $500 for every $100 bet at BetUS.

Submitted by Guest on, May/07/2025

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