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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

Gambling Sites to Grade Winning Lake Bets

Gambling Sites to Grade Winning Lake Bets

That race proved to be much closer than was originally anticipated with Kari Lake coming into it priced at -800 odds.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/05/2022

Florida Governor DeSantis Uses Case Law From 1937 Involving Gambling to Suspend State Prosecutor

Florida Governor DeSantis Uses Case Law From 1937 Involving Gambling to Suspend State Prosecutor

Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, a Democrat, was forcibly removed from his office for pledging not to prosecute people receiving an abortion. Warren was elected into office for a second term.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/04/2022

Why Kari Lake Hasn't Been Declared the Winner Yet: Hobbs a Huge Favorite to Win General

Why Kari Lake Hasn't Been Declared the Winner Yet: Hobbs a Huge Favorite to Win General

Arizona's largest county still has votes to count, and they likely won't release this number until some time Thursday night.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/04/2022

Kari Lake's Lead Grows in AZ, Bets Not Graded: Could Cheney Race Be Closer Than Odds Suggest?

Kari Lake's Lead Grows in AZ, Bets Not Graded: Could Cheney Race Be Closer Than Odds Suggest?

Polls in Wyoming have Cheney way down but the incumbent actually had shorter odds NOT to be re-elected (-600) than Lake had to win her primary (-800).

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/03/2022

Too Close to Call: Lake Overtakes Taylor Robson

As of Wednesday morning, Lake had 46.2% of the vote, and Taylor Robson had 44.5%.  The oddsmakers had Lake as a hughe -800 favorite coming into Tuesday's primary.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/03/2022

Prediction: Kari Lake Wins Arizona GOP Governor Primary at -800 Odds

Prediction: Kari Lake Wins Arizona GOP Governor Primary at -800 Odds

Former news anchor Kari Lake is a huge -800 favorite to win her primary bid for Arizona Governor, making her a near "lock" against Karrin Robson (+425).

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/02/2022

Only 25 Percent of Democrats Say They Will Vote for Biden Again in Shock New Poll: Latest Odds

Only 25 Percent of Democrats Say They Will Vote for Biden Again in Shock New Poll: Latest Odds

Plus Mike Pompeo to speak with January 6 Committee investigating Capitol insurrection another bad sign for Trump.  And a third political party being formed?

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/28/2022

Former Pence Aid: Matt Gaetz Will “Be in Prison for Child Sex Trafficking by 2024”... We Got the Latest Odds

Former Pence Aid: Matt Gaetz Will “Be in Prison for Child Sex Trafficking by 2024”

Short added: "I’m actually surprised that Florida law enforcement still allows him to speak to teenage conferences like that. So I’m not too worried about what Matt Gaetz thinks.”

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/27/2022

DOJ Targets Trump: Odds Get Slashed at BetOnline

DOJ Targets Trump: Odds Get Slashed at BetOnline

In what is one of the most seismic shifts we have witnessed on the political betting front since the 2020 Presidential election, BetOnline has reduced its odds of former U.S. President Donald Trump getting indicted from +350 down to +185 in recent days.

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Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jul/27/2022

Governor Kemp to Testify in Probe Over Trump’s Bid to Overturn 2020 Election

Governor Kemp to Testify in Probe Over Trump’s Bid to Overturn 2020 Election

A Trump indictment still would pay out $250 for every $100 bet as of July 25 at BetOnline.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/25/2022

Gavin Newsom Makes Massive Move in 2024 Odds

Gavin Newsom Makes Massive Move in 2024 Odds

BetOnline.ag adjusted its odds for both markets over the weekend. While Joe Biden remains the frontrunner for the Dem nominee, Newsom saw an influx of wagers over the weekend, which prompted a change in the numbers.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/25/2022

Jan 6 House Committee Thursday Primetime Ratings Pretty Impressive: What Does it Mean for the Odds?

This was also the second highest audience of the eight hearings that aired with only an 11% dropoff from the first hearing.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/23/2022

Steve Bannon Found Guilty in Jan. 6 Contempt of Congress Trial

BetOnline had this one at nearly 1-2 odds.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/22/2022

"If We Evolved From Apes, Why Are There Still Apes?": GA Senate Odds

Plus Lindsey Graham jail futures not yet available.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/19/2022

Steve Bannon Jail Odds Now Available

Steve Bannon Jail Odds Now Available

Bannon is charged with rejecting a subpoena from the January 6 committee that sought his records and testimony. Bannon was indicted in November on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress and the oddsmakers have spoken.  Bannon is favored to serve jail time...but at what price?

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/18/2022

Turning on Trump: Joe Rogan Calls Former President "Man Baby"

Turning on Trump: Joe Rogan Calls Former President "Man Baby"

Plus we have Tuesday's Maryland primary betting odds.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/18/2022

Recent Polls Show Few Want Biden or Trump: So Who Then? We Have the Latest Odds

Gambling911.com takes a look at the likes of Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom and their odds to become the next U.S. President.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/17/2022

Study Shows Twitterverse Prefers Trump Over DeSantis

Study Shows Twitterverse Prefers Trump Over DeSantis

Remarkably, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is not even favored in his home state, albeit Trump is a resident.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/13/2022

Ohio Senate Sees Shift in Favor Democrats Ahead of 2022 Election: Huge Value Pick

Ohio Senate Sees Shift in Favor Democrats Ahead of 2022 Election: Huge Value Pick

Tim Ryan pays $40 for every $100 bet should he win this November's Senate race in Ohio.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/12/2022

Half of Republicans Abandon Trump: Latest Odds

January 6 committee vice-chair Liz Cheney reveals former President allegedly engaged in witness tampering directly.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/12/2022

Biden Approval Rating Under 38% on August 31 Say Oddsmakers

Biden Approval Rating Under 38% on August 31 Say Oddsmakers

These odds become available as Gambling911 has seen a surge in searches for former U.S. President Donald Trump indictment odds since the start of the month.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/11/2022

Boris Johnson Replacement was an Underdog, According to BetOnline

Boris Johnson Replacement was an Underdog, According to BetOnline

Ben Wallace has gone from a 10-1 underdog to a 3-1 favorite in the odds to replace Boris Johnson as the next Conservative Party leader.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/07/2022

Gas Prices Falling as BetOnline Sets Latest Closing Odds July 2022

Gas Prices Falling as BetOnline Sets Latest Closing Odds July 2022

The price of a gallon of gas on July 31 will be between $4.50 and $4.74 nationally, this according to the expert oddsmakers at BetOnline. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/07/2022

Boris Johnson Resigns: Bet on the Next UK Prime Minister

Johnson started appointing new ministers to his cabinet throughout the day, including a third education secretary in three days.  He officially announced his resignation shortly after 7:30 am ET.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/07/2022

Sports Betting Firms Use Helping the Homeless in Likely $100 Million Ad Spend to Woo California Voters

But "California Solutions to Homelessness and Mental Health Act" referendum suggesting legalized gambling will help reduce homelessness may rub some voters the wrong way.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/05/2022

2024 US Presidential Odds: Gavin Newsom vs. Ron DeSantis

2024 US Presidential Odds: Gavin Newsom vs. Ron DeSantis

California Governor Gavin Newsom ran an advertisement campaign in Florida over the Fourth of July weekend to encourage Floridians to move to his state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/04/2022

Warnock Up 10 Points, BetOnline Still Has Him at a Good Price

Warnock Up 10 Points, BetOnline Still Has Him at a Good Price

Also there are signs Republican Ron Johnson is becoming more vulnerable in Wisconsin, though he's still a small favorite to win.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/29/2022

Howard Stern Odds to be President 2024: Says He Wants to Run

Howard Stern Odds to be President 2024: Says He Wants to Run

Howard Stern says he wants to run for President of the United States (in 2024) "to overturn this bullshit".  The reference was to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade.  Betonline opens at 250-1 odds.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/29/2022

Secret Service Agents Prepared to Testify Trump Didn't Try to Commandeer Limo on Jan. 6: Latest Odds

Secret Service Agents Prepared to Testify Trump Didn't Try to Commandeer Limo

A former aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows testified that "the president reached up towards the front of the vehicle to grab at the steering wheel. Mr. Engel grabbed his arm, said, “Sir, you need to take your hand off the steering wheel. We’re going back to the West Wing. We’re not going to the Capitol.”

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/28/2022

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