Politics

Obama Assassination Bet In Bad Taste: Odds Still Offered

Ireland's biggest online bookmaker, Paddy Power, has been raked through the coals for offering a bet on which it will pay out should president-elect Barack Obama be assassinated during his first

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/07/2008

2012 US Presidential Election Odds Now Posted

It's never too soon to look ahead four years we suppose.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Nov/06/2008

Obama Cabinet Picks: Betting Odds Sure To Heat Up

At present few of the online gambling websites were offering Obama cabinet picks betting odds.  One of the lone exceptions - Ireland's

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/06/2008

Odds Published On The Name Of Obama’s New Dog

President elect Barack Obama promised his young daughters they would receive a new "White House" puppy.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/05/2008

President Obama Betting Specials Introduced

Leave it up to our friends at Paddy Power to come up with a bunch of President Oba

Submitted by Payton on, Nov/05/2008

Sarah Palin Odds for 2012 Already Published

Oh here's a news flash - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is not going away so fast.  Despite losing the opportunity to serve as the United States first female Vice President, Palin is still a pop cult

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/05/2008

President Barack Obama: What This Means To Online Gambling

It's finally over.  Barack Obama has been named the first Black President of the United States.

So what does this mean for online gambling?

It could be good...or maybe not.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/04/2008

Sarah Palin For President 2012

Forget John McCain and Barack Obama, one enterprising website is already betting on Sarah Palin running for President in 2012.

http://www.palin4pres2012.com/ believes that GOP candidate, John McCain, will lose today.  With that said, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will bid farewell to her chance of becoming Vice President, at least for the time being.  Her aspirations might be higher, and that notion has been floated around the press for the past two weeks or so.

From Palin4Pres2012.com:

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Nov/04/2008

The Republicans Winning Ohio Get Plenty of Betting Action

When it comes to US Presidential Election betting, the best payout odds could come from state betting.  Savvy gamblers know this and the wise guy clientele at

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/03/2008

Election Day Predictions: Time Tested Ways Of Forecasting Who Wins

Whether it's top selling Halloween masks, sale of 7 Eleven cups or that perfect predictor of the Washington Redskins win/loss record, Election Day prediction tools beyond that of the polls are read

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Nov/03/2008

If Obama Wins 36 Or More States….Cha Ching for Gamblers

Online gambling website

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/02/2008

Obama Winning Nebraska, Tennessee, Kentucky?

If you believe that the prediction markets can accurately forecast the 2008 US Presidential Election, Democrat Barack Obama should win handily but in states that might surprise many.

The electoral map created by the folks at Sportsbook.com is a whole lot different than that of CNN.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/31/2008

Pennsylvania Toss Up for McCain Obama Among Betting Markets

Polls show Democrat Senator Barack Obama leading by a pretty hefty margin in the state of Pennsylvania, but Republican Senator John McCain believes he can win that state - so do online betting ma

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/31/2008

Obama Might Win Arizona: Race Neck And Neck

In a stunning development, the Arizona Republic has reported that recent polls show Democratic US Presidential candidate, Barack Obama, is running neck and neck with Republican candidate, John Mc

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/30/2008

Barack Obama, John McCain a Smash at Miami Bash

When Senators Barack Obama and John McCain walked in together at a spectacular event held this week in Miami, the standing room only crowd swooped over and began taking photographs.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/29/2008

US Presidential Betting: How Many States Obama, McCain Will Win

This is Carrie Stroup reporting for Gambling911.com, your leading source for US Presidential betting.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/28/2008

87 Percent Chance Obama Will Become Next US President

Online political prediction market, intrade.com, has Democratic US Presidential nominee Barack Obama winning.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/28/2008

Politician, MMA Fighter Matt Lindland Sits Down With Jenny Woo

Oregon Republican Representative nominee Matt Lindland, discusses the UFC, his problems getting paid by Bodog Fight, and his political career.

What do you think of when you hear UFC or MMA? Fighting, Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts, right? Well add politics to that. Matt "The Law" Lindland, Olympic Silver Medalist, veteran of UFC, IFL and Bodog Fight, and head coach of the IFL¹s Portland Wolfpack is running for State Representative of Oregon (District 52).

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Oct/23/2008

Can John McCain Win? The Payout Would Be Enormous

At 4 to 1 odds (+400) a John McCain US Presidential win would be huge. A $100 bet would pay out $400.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/21/2008

What Landmark Will be the First to Bare the George W. Bush Name?

BetUS.com has just released odds on What will be the next landmark named after George W Bush? These odds were posted in conjunction with the film "W".

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/21/2008

Obama Bets No Longer Taken at Some Sites

How big a "lock" is Barack Obama to win the US Presidential race come three weeks from now?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/20/2008

Obama Declared New President of the United States...By Irish Bookie

Obama is the next President of the United States!

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/16/2008

Barack Obama, John McCain and Joe The Plumber

Joe the Plumber may be the most famous plumber since the Roto Rooter man.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/15/2008

Sarah Palin Abused Her Power: Did Not Break Any Law

Republican vice presidential running mate Sarah Palin may have abused her power as Governor of Alaska in having someone's employment terminator, but she did not break any law according to findings

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/10/2008

Report: McCain Exploded With Rage During Gambling Outing

Writing for the Daily Beast, Michael Kinsley relays a disturbing story about John McCain from Jeff Dearth, former publisher of the New Republic, when Dearth and McCain attended a magazine industry

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/09/2008

Barack Obama at All Time High to Win 2008 Presidential Election

The folks at BetUS.com have made Democratic nominee, Barack Obama, a -350 favorite to become the next President of the United States ahead of Tuesday night's Presidential debate.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/07/2008

A Sarah Palin Inspired Porn? Hustler Explains Nailin’ Paylin

You knew it was coming sooner or later. Republican running mate and Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin, has been described as everything from a M.I.L.F.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/05/2008

At least the Wooden Arrow “Bailout” Was Bi-Partisan

The final Bailout plan to save Wall Street - and perhaps the nation - included a substantial amount of fat.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/03/2008

Obama’s Value Diminishes Slightly Following VP Debate

How did the prediction markets react to Thursday night's highly anticipated Vice Presidential debate?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/02/2008

Sarah Palin Will Help Obama’s Numbers After Debate Says Prediction Market

Barack Obama's Intrade value will increase more than John McCain's following the VP debate by 64 percent.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/02/2008

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