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Biden, Trump, or Harris - Who Will Win the 2024 US Presidential Election?
Although still a few years away, many are already wagering on who will win the 2024 US presidential election. Will Joe Biden stay in office, will Donald Trump return to the White House after a four-year absence, or could Kamala Harris be the first female president in US history? This article explains why these three politicians are the bookmakers’ favorites to be the next president.
US Presidential Election 2024: Harris, Biden & Trump Head The Betting
The media stir caused by President Trump’s 4 year term seems to have calmed down somewhat, yet US Politics continues to draw global attention.
Betcris Supports Venezuela Aid Live
Betcris, pioneer in the online betting industry, is proud to support Venezuela by participating in Richard Branson’s initiative: Venezuela Aid Live. The goal is to raise $100 million in humanitarian aid for the Venezuelan people.
North Korea Leader Feeds Uncle to 120 Dogs: Paddy Power Ends Rodman Deal
Reports surfaced this past weekend that North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un had his uncle stripped naked, thrown into a cage, and eaten alive by a pack of 120 ravenous hounds, this according to a Chinese press report.
Online Gambling and World Peace: Bringing Rodman and Kim Together
The Sydney Morning Herald on Friday profiled former NBA star Dennis Rodman’s visits to North Korea and how online gambling – of all things – helped make it happen.
Smooth Landing: Dennis Rodman Back in North Korea After Purging, Execution
Former NBA player Dennis Rodman has landed safely in North Korea along with a documentary film crew to help coach the rogue nation’s men’s basketball team.
Rodman, whose trip is being sponsored by Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, arrives just days after the execution of supreme leader Kim Jong-un's uncle, Jang Song-thaek.
Rodman was met at Pyongyang's airport by Vice Sports Minister Son Kwang Ho.
Paddy Power Places Dennis Rodman in the Line of Fire With North Korea Trip
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is on his way to North Korea where he will meet with his so-called “friend for life”, the Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. The timing couldn’t be any better. Kim Jong-un, it is believed, just had his uncle executed and his aunt, the one believed to be responsible for the purging and subsequent execution, is reportedly missing.
North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un Uncle Executed Over Gambling, Drug Usage
The uncle of North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has been executed after being charged with disloyalty to the regime.
Odds of Israel Striking Iran by Year’s End at 40 Percent Says Betting Exchange
There has been a lot of talk about Israel possibly striking Iran some time in 2012 should they fear an advancement of that regime’s nuclear program. The betting public remains somewhat skeptical, however, as only 40 percent believe a strike is imminent by year’s end.
Allegations That IMF Boss Tried to Rape French Journalist Tristane Banon
Mideast Arab Uprisings Odds: Over 40% of Gamblers Believe Gadhafi Out by End of April
Gaddafi: If, When and How he is Removed from Power Odds
BetUS.com is the latest online gambling site to offer odds on Libya strongman Muammar Gaddafi.
With Gaddafi slowly gaining ground once again and taking control of cities previously occupied by opposition forces, the oddsmakers still believe he will be forced from power with odds of 1/8. His remaining in power would pay out $40 for every $10 bet (see website for exact time frame on this bet).
There were odds on when Gaddafi relinquishes power, with August or later being the 7/2 long shot.
Betting Market: Muammar Gaddafi Falling From Power Down to 75 Percent From 87.5
Muammar Gaddafi No Longer in Power In Libya Biggest Bet At Prediction Market
Gaddafi to no Longer be Leader of Libya by Year’s End Says Prediction Market
Libya Unrest Might Pay Out $500 as Oddsmakers Caught Off Guard
Iran Unrest a Favorite But Other Arab Nations Highly Competitive
What Will Happen Next to Hosni Mubarak? Oddsmakers Chime In
Beating the Australian Censors: Publishers Fight Back Against Big Brother
A Victory For Internet Censorship In Australia
There will not be any Web filtering in Australia, at least not in the foreseeable future.
Australian Political Parties Bet On Self To Lose
Readers, punters, gamers, casino billionaires, entrepreneurs, journos and political pundits, what a week, and what a story have we got for you. You've heard of an own goal in soccer. Well, get this... Australian political parties betting on themselves to loose the upcoming election... no joke folks. Centrebet is enjoying the spoils with the rumour mill saying PartyGaming want in, but the clock is ticking boys. Media Man and Gambling911 play 'Casino Jack' with this most unusual turn of events that is rumoured to bring Paul The Psychic Octopus out of retirement...
Australia Internet Censor Stephen Conroy Voted “Dumbest Politician”
Wyclef Jean Haiti Presidential Odds a Good Bet
Wyclef Jean for President of Haiti? Stranger things have happened and one online gambling site may begin offering odds
Antigua Considers Sanctions Against The United States
The tiny Caribbean island nation of Antigua plans to take sanctions against the United States in its quest to have full compliance of a World Trade Organization decision on Internet gambling. To
