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AZ Governor Betting: Kari Lake Interview Abruptly Cancelled, Katie Hobbs MIA

AZ Governor Betting: Kari Lake Interview Abruptly Cancelled, Katie Hobbs MIA

Republican Kari Lake is coming in as the -190 favorite to be elected the next Governor of Arizona.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/13/2022

Midterm Betting: Oz Tries to Reel in Black Voters, Walker's Confused Bull Ditches 3 Prego Heifers

Oz Tries to Reel in Black Voters, Walker's Confused Bull Ditches 3 Prego Heifers

These Midterm elections are getting stranger by the day it seems.  The odds haven't moooooved much in recent days.  Oh boy!

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/12/2022

Who to Bet on in the 2022 Senate Races: Full Breakdown

Who to Bet on in the 2022 Senate Races: Full Breakdown

Regardless of which party you support, smart gamblers will look at trending, pricing and the latest polls when it comes to betting on this year's U.S. Senate races.  There are a couple of key races on the Senate front that the bookmakers like BetOnline have honed in on.  Let's take a look at each of these.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Oct/11/2022

Herschel Walker Admits to Relationship With Woman Who Says He Paid for Her Abortion: Latest Odds

The woman has since provided both The New York Times and The Daily Beast a copy of a $575 receipt from an Atlanta abortion clinic as well as a copy of a $700 check that she said was a reimbursement check from Walker.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/10/2022

Herschel Walker and GOP Senate Odds Take Hit Amid Report

Herschel Walker and GOP Senate Odds Take Hit Amid Report

It's not all bad for the Republicans though as races in Nevada and Arizona grow tighter in their favor according to recent polls.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/06/2022

Herschel Walker Says He Doesn't Know Woman Alleging He Paid for Abortion: She's His Child's Mother

Herschel Walker Says He Doesn't Know Woman Alleging He Paid for Abortion

BetOnline had pulled odds on the Georgia race immediately following the initial news of the abortion payment.  And now the story is only getting worse.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/05/2022

Accusations That Herschel Walker Paid for Girlfriend's Abortion Forces Book to Pull Odds

Accusations That Herschel Walker Paid for Girlfriend's Abortion Could Affect GA Senate Odds

The woman at the center of this latest scandal has receipts and even a “get well” card allegedly given to her by the former football star.  Walker is running on the GOP ticket.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/04/2022

Bet on Dr Oz to Win in PA: Odds Still Have Him as the Dog as he Draws Closer

Mehmet Oz is making a move in the Pennsylvania Republican primary race, and political bettors have taken notice.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/03/2022

PA Senate Race Still Tight: Fetterman Favored at -200

PA Senate Race Still Tight: Fetterman Favored at -200

While Fetterman has been favored over the past few months, the current polls indicate these two candidates are in a statistical tie.  Fetterman's double digit lead has evaporated.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/03/2022

Shock Poll as Charlie Crist Leads Ron DeSantis After Migrant Flight: Latest Odds

Shock Poll as Charlie Crist Leads Ron DeSantis After Migrant Flight: Latest Odds

BetOnline still has Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis a -1500 favorite to be re-elected this November, but there could be some value in betting on his opponent, Democrat Charlie Crist.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/25/2022

Biden's Approval Rating Ticks Up 3 Points, Trump Matches Low Point: Latest Odds

Biden's Approval Rating Ticks Up 3 Points, Trump Matches Low Point: Latest Odds

BetOnline was offering a payout of $80 for every $10 bet if Biden's approval rating remains above 44% by Mid-October in addition to the latest chances of a Trump indictment, which were now at Even odds.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/23/2022

'Mouth' vs. Negreanu as the Two Poker Icons Take on 'Living in a Free Country'

'Mouth' vs. Negreanu as the Two Poker Icons Take on 'Living in a Free Country'

Plus there is a silver lining with two-thirds of bettors already bombing out of a $6 million Vegas NFL Contest After Week 2, and the fallout and feuds continue over at Twitch following gambling ban.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sep/22/2022

Could Trump's Full Embrace of QAnon Be Hurting His Odds?

Could Trump's Full Embrace of QAnon Be Hurting His Odds?

Trump's approval rating is the second lowest it's been since he came onto the political scene.  Biden's approval rating is still low but did reach an 11-month high in recent days.  Senate races continue to tighten.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/20/2022

Ron DeSantis Remains -3000 Favorite Even After Migrant "Mishap"

Ron DeSantis Remains -3000 Favorite Even After Migrant "Mishap"

Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is taking credit for sending dozens of undocumented migrants via two planes to Martha's Vineyard.  It's a move that may make some in the Republican base ecstatic while angering others in South Florida's right-leaning Latin American communities.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/16/2022

Stacey Abrams Turns Things Up a Notch Re: Sports Betting in Georgia

Stacey Abrams Turns Things Up a Notch Re: Sports Betting in Georgia

Brian Kemp is starting to really pull ahead in the Georgia's Governor's race.  His Democratic opponent, Stacey Abrams, is hoping that a push for legalized gambling can get her over the finish line.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/13/2022

Putin Exit Odds Shorten With Ukraine Advances

Putin Exit Odds Shorten With Ukraine Advances

Ukraine announced it has pushed Russian forces all the way to the country’s northeastern border in places while liberating a number of towns as well as the country's second biggest city of Kharkiv.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sep/12/2022

JD Vance to Hold Rally at Same Time as Ohio State Game? Latest Senate Odds

JD Vance to Hold Rally at Same Time as Ohio State Game? Latest Senate Odds

Republican Senate candidate JD Vance's campaign has just committed a cardinal sin in a very tight race.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/07/2022

Arizona Governor Polls: Latest Odds From the Books

Arizona Governor Polls: Latest Odds From the Books

The race between Republican Kari Lake, a former long time news anchor, and Democrat Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State since 2018, for Arizona Governor is a tight one.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/02/2022

Obstruction Probe of Classified Documents Has Trump Indictment Odds Slashed Further

Obstruction Probe of Classified Documents Has Trump Indictment Odds Slashed Further

The U.S. Justice Department dropped a bombshell late Tuesday night with the release of a 36-page filing in response to former President Donald Trump's request to have a third party appointed to sift through seized documents.  The filing, which went public shortly before 11:30 pm ET, suggests there is evidence of obstuction of justice. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/31/2022

Truth Social Shut Down Odds Unveiled as Trump Media Company Features Uncertain Future

Truth Social Shut Down Odds as Trump Media Company Features Uncertain Future

The odds indicate more of a likehihood by year's end as RightForge, the company that hosts Truth Social, claims to be owed $1.6 million in back payments.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/29/2022

Biden Approval Rating Hits 44% With Potential to Pay Out Close to $400: Mar-a-Lago Search Affidavit Released

BetOnline will offer a payout of nearly $400 for every $100 bet should this rating hold above the 43% mark by September 1.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/26/2022

Dems Spooked in PA as Latest Emerson Poll Shows Closer Race: Latest Odds

Dems Spooked in PA as Latest Emerson Poll Shows Closer Race: Latest Odds

Fetterman was up 48% compared to 44% for Oz in the race for US Senate, according to the Emerson Poll and the Governor's race is even tighter.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/25/2022

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

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