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New York Special Election Upset Catches Attention of Oddsmakers: Ripple Effect Felt in Betting Market

New York Special Election Upset Catches Attention of Oddsmakers

A massive upset in New York’s ‘bellwether’ 19th Congressional District last night has created a ripple in the political odds markets, as reported by BetOnline oddsmakers Wednesday morning.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/24/2022

Marco Rubio Still -1500 Favorite After Val Demings: Plus Cashing in on Political Domains Ahead of 2024

Sen. Marco Rubio is seeking a 3rd term as Florida senator but the Republican ran unopposed for the GOP primary and sits on a massive war chest of money he can now use against his opponent in the general election.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/24/2022

Trump Sees Popularity Soar In The Wake Of FBI Raid: Latest Odds

Trump Sees Popularity Soar In The Wake Of FBI Raid: Latest Odds

Poll findings come as special purpose acquisition company that agreed to take Trump Media and Technology Group public warned that potential damage to ex-President Donald Trump’s popularity could hurt his firm.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/23/2022

Oz Odds Get Longer in PA Race: Crudités and Multiple Out-of-State Mansions His Undoing?

Oz Odds Get Longer in PA Race: Crudités and Multiple Out-of-State Mansions His Undoing?

As if things couldn't get worse for Oz, they really went to s*** on Saturday, literally.  That's when old tweets from the television doctor surfaced discussing bowel movements with a link to his repurposed campaign site asking for donations.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/21/2022

Former Indiana State Senator Sentenced in Casino Scheme

A former Indiana state senator and a longtime casino executive were sentenced Wednesday to federal prison terms for their roles in a scheme that illegally funneled gambling company money to the politician's unsuccessful 2016 congressional campaign.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/17/2022

Lula da Silva Still -275 Favorite to be Next Brazil President: Says Jair Bolsonaro "Possessed by the Devil"

Plus Murkowski, Palin advance in Alaska elections and former Mike Pence now says he is willing to testify before the January 6 committee probing 2021 Capitol insurection.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/17/2022

Val Demings Payout Odds to Win Florida Senate $800 on $100 Bet: Ahead of Rubio?

Val Demings Payout Odds to Win Florida Senate $800 on $100 Bet: Ahead of Rubio?

Demings, a former Orlando police chief and current congresswoman, has 4% lead over Rubio in the Senate race, according to The University of North Florida poll. It's one of two recent polls that show the former Orlando police chief and current congresswoman ahead.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/17/2022

Cheney Loses to Hagerman: "Now the Real Work Begins"

Cheney Loses to Hagerman: "Now the Real Work Begins"

Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney, a leader in the Republican resistance to former President Donald Trump, was fighting to save her seat in the House on Tuesday.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/16/2022

Former Trump Attorney Michael Cohen Says the Mar-A-Lago Mole is Jared Kushner: Latest Odds

Michael Cohen Says the Mar-A-Lago Mole is Jared Kushner

"It is someone in his immediate family," Cohen said.  "It has to be someone in his inner circle."

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/16/2022

Bet Which Country Trump Flees To

Bet Which Country Trump Flees To

In wake of all the drama that continues to surround Donald Trump, and the increasing chances of indictment, our friends at BetOnline have now released odds on which country the former President might flee to.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/16/2022

Dana White on Mar-A-Lago Mole Odds List, Liz Cheney "She's Gone" Tweet Trending, More

It’s no secret that Dana White is a friend and strong supporter of former president Donald Trump.  His odds are quite long, we should point out.  They were coming in at 125-1.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/16/2022

Cheney, Murkowski Face the Music on Tuesday: Primary Odds Available for Both

Cheney, Murkowski Face the Music on Tuesday: Primary Odds Available for Both

Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski is among the more vulnerable to be reelected in November but her odds are much better than Wyoming Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/15/2022

Latest Mar-a-Mole Odds Lists 45 Politicians, Celebs and Athletes

Latest Mar-a-Mole Odds Lists 45 Politicians, Celebs and Athletes

There is much speculation surrounding the mole who tipped off the FBI, which ultimately led to the raid of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/15/2022

Kari Lake Claims New 2024 Presidential Favorite Ron DeSantis Has BDE: "Ask Your Kids About it Later"

At a rally this past weekend, Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake told a group of supporters that the new frontrunner for the 2024, Florid Governor Ron DeSantis, is....how should we put this?.......Well endowed.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/15/2022

Yahoo News: A Trump Indictment Over Mishandling Classified Documents Possible

Yahoo News: A Trump Indictment Over Mishandling Classified Documents Possible

Gambling911.com can report a sharp rise in searches for Trump Indictment odds as well as Which Non-Extradition Country Trump Might Go To and even odds on whether Melania will divorce him.  In recent days there is an influx of folks seeking out betting odds on the Mar-A-Lago mole.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/14/2022

Liz Cheney to be Reelected in Wyoming Odds at -3000..... Not to Be

Liz Cheney to be Reelected in Wyoming Odds at -3000..... Not to Be

For those who believe she can win, the payout is $900 on a $100 bet.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/13/2022

DeSantis References 1930s Gambling Case in Suspending State Attorney Andrew Warren

DeSantis References 1930s Gambling Case in Suspending State Attorney Andrew Warren

Last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made waves when he removed twice-elected Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, citing Warren’s disregard for his duty to enforce state laws.  We also look at DeSantis' latest 2024 Presidential odds following a Justice Department search for former President Donald Trump's home earlier in the week.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Aug/13/2022

Espionage Act Violations Has Gamblers Seeking Bets on Trump Non Extradition Countries

Espionage Act Violations Has Gambling Seeking Bets on Trump Non Extradition Countries

A search warrant of Mar-A-Lago released Friday afternoon shows former U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be under investigation for potential obstruction of justice, Espionage Act violations.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/12/2022

Bet the Mar-A-Lago Mole: Who Could it Be?

Bet the Mar-A-Lago Mole: Who Could it Be?

According to Newsweek, the feds were able to obtain and execute the search warrant for Mar-a-Lago this week thanks to an unnamed individual with inside knowledge of what Trump had stashed at the club and where it was.  So who's the rat?  Everyone wants to know.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/11/2022

82% of 2024 Presidential Election Bets on Trump Over Last 48 Hours

82% of 2024 Presidential Election Bets on Trump Over Last 48 Hours

Since news broke late Monday of a raid on the former U.S. President Donald Trump's residence in Palm Beach, Florida, some 84% of the bets coming in on the 2024 Presidential election were on Trump at BetOnline.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/10/2022

Super Bowl 57 Winning States, Blue and Red - Latest Odds

Super Bowl 57 Winning States, Blue and Red - Latest Odds

Of course, California with its three Super Bowl competitive teams and the reigning champion LA Rams was favored at +350 and pays $350 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/10/2022

GA Candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams: "It's time to Legalize Casino Gambling and Sports Betting"

GA Candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams: "It's time to Legalize Casino Gambling and Sports Betting"

Stacey Abrams is the 3-1 underdog to win against incumbent Republican Brian Kemp.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/09/2022

The Mouth Speaks Out About Mar-A-Lago Raid: "Better Have Goods or Trump Will Win in Massive Landslide in 2024"

The Mouth Speaks Out About Mar-A-Lago Raid

Plus poker player Dan Shak charged with ‘spoofing’ precious metals markets

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/09/2022

Damning New Campaign Ad Could Hurt Herschel Walker's Odds, Republicans Favored to Win in Wisconsin

Damning Commercial Could Hurt Herschel Walker's Odds

“His eyes would become very evil. The guns and knives. I got into a few choking things with him,” Walker's ex says in the campaign commercial. “The first time he held the gun to my head, he held the gun to my temple and said he was gonna blow my brains out.”

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/09/2022

"Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul" Tim Donaghy Documentary Coming to Netflix

"Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul" Tim Donaghy Documentary Coming to Neflix

Plus VSiNLive's Ben Fawkes says that "anyone getting paid to discuss sports betting should be required to define 'value'."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/09/2022

Raid on Mar a Lago Impacts 2024 Presidential and GOP Odds

Raid on Mar a Lago Impacts 2024 Presidential and GOP Odds

A Monday search of former U.S. President Donald Trump's sprawling Palm Beach, Florida home Monday has caused a shift in the 2024 Presidential odds that now favor Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/09/2022

Mar-a-Lago Raid: Gambling Sites Expected to Readjust Odds

FBI agents were in the midst or already had conducted a raid of former U.S. President Donald Trump's residence in Palm Beach. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/08/2022

Hunter Biden "Comprised"? Hobbs Only a Small Favorite Now to Win AZ Governor: Latest Odds

Hunter Biden Comprised?  Hobbs Only a Small Favorite to Win AZ Governor: Latest Odds

With CPAC coming to a close, we thought this might be a good time to catch up on some of the latest political odds being offered up by our good friends at BetOnline.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/07/2022

CPAC Porn? Yeah There Are Odds Up

The Conservative Political Action Conference is rarely without its colorful cast of characters over the past decade or so.  Hosted by the American Conservative Union (ACU), CPAC is where conservative Republicans 'come out and let their hair down'.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/07/2022

The Mouth Takes on Poker Pro, Economist Andrew Barber: "I Don’t Think You’re an ***hole, I Just Think You’re Brainwashed"

Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, one of poker's most successful players, has been ranting over the past 48 hours about everything from anti-Trumpism, President Joe Biden running for re-election in 2024, the WSOP failure to punish player who are tardy to tournament events and puberty blockers?

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/06/2022

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