Politics

James Talarico Now Priced at -185 to Win Against Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race

This comes as a new Marist poll released on Sept. 23, 2026 shows Talarico leading 50% to 44%.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Wed, 09/23/2026 - 17:18

Trump Social Media Firm Co-Founder Allegedly Gambled Away $29m of Company Cash at Hollywood Florida Casino

Digital firm X Strategies is suing its co-founder Derek Utley for allegedly embezzling at least $5 million from the company. Utley, who resigned from the company back in April before being fired, denies the allegations.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 09/23/2026 - 10:54

Ethan Klein to Be Named New AI Czar According to Oddsmakers

President Trump isn't pumping the brakes on the AI race. And now, he wants the create an "AI Force" to manage the technology. That task force will be led by an AI czar, which Trump said he will personally appoint.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mon, 09/21/2026 - 14:13

Colorado Congresswomen Lauren Boebert's Election Odds Impacted By Allegations She Slept With 3 Staff Members: 2 of Whom Were Women

Boebert is still favored to win her race against Democrat Eileen Laumacher but her chances have been cut in half from -800 during the past 24 hours while Laumacher now pays $250 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Sun, 09/20/2026 - 17:21

Florida Former Gubernatorial Candidate James Fishback Won't Let Kalshi Off the Hook for Taking Bets on Him

Florida Former Gubernatorial Candidate James Fishback Won't Let Kalshi Off the Hook Taking Bets on Him

"This is disgraceful. Kalshi set up betting markets that enticed people to bet their money on what words I would say in my speeches," Fishback tweeted Thursday.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Fri, 09/18/2026 - 15:36

Shocking Florida Election Odds: Angie Nixon Pays $1200 as New Poll Shows Dead Heat in Senate Race?

A new poll by St. Pete Polls for Florida Politics — properly weighted to reflect Republicans’ current voter registration advantage — showed the race in a dead heat, 45% to 45%.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Fri, 09/18/2026 - 12:30

Hamilton Now Pays Out $215 for Every $100 Bet to Win Kansas Senate Race, Mary Peltola Big Favorite in Alaska

Just days ago the payout would have been $325 for every $100 bet as polls in Kansas trend towards the Democrat.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Fri, 09/18/2026 - 10:30

Anti-Gambling Zealot, Former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl Dead at 84

The Senator co-authored and pushed through the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA).

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 09/17/2026 - 18:52

Trump's Name Returns to Kennedy Center Odds Now Stand at 50 Percent

A federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building....but Kalshi trading is mixed as to whether that will stop him from trying again.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Thu, 09/17/2026 - 12:13

Oddsmaker Moves Texas Senate Race to James Talarico -130, Ken Paxton Pays Even Odds

After sitting at -115 apiece over the past few weeks, BetOnline has shifted its Texas Senate odds in favor of the the Democrat James Talarico while Ken Paxton pays even odds.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:53

With Congress Sent Home Until After Midterm Elections, Odds of Gambling Loss Tax Bill Passing Close to Zero

There will only be eight weeks to get this measure passed and signed by the president. Don't forget to subtract the final two weeks of 2026 as this is the Christmas and New Year holiday.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:12

Prostitution, Bestiality and the FBI: Will Congress Act? There's a Bet for That..... But It's Not What You Think

FBI Director Kash Patel defended a hiring policy change Tuesday that allows some applicants who have engaged in prostitution and bestiality to be considered for employment, insisting that the move was made to enable victims of those acts to apply for a job without fear of automatic disqualification.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 09/16/2026 - 16:11

Alabama House Race Gets Closer, 2nd Congressional District 'Leans Republican': Latest Odds

Rhett Marques won his Republican primary in Alabama’s in a newly drawn 2nd Congressional District. He also had a 68% chance of winning against his Democratic opponent, U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, at prediction markets.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Wed, 09/16/2026 - 15:54

100 Percent Tax Deduction for Gambling Losses Bill Passes Out of Committee

Democrat Dina Titus, who represents the First District of Nevada in the U.S. House of Representatives, on Wednesday announced great news for gamblers.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 09/16/2026 - 14:02

Gambling Loss Tax Deduction Fix Now Included in Congressional Tax Package

Democrat Dina Titus, who represents the First District of Nevada in the U.S. House of Representatives, confirmed on Monday that her gambling loss tax deduction fix has finally been included in a tax package.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 09/15/2026 - 09:29

Talarico and Paxton Still at -115 Odds Each in Texas Senate Race After New Polls

A new N+ Univision and YouGov poll, with respondents polled between August 27 and September 4, 2026, shows Democrat James Talarico leading with 48% of the vote compared to Paxton’s 43% in the Texas Senate race.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Fri, 09/11/2026 - 19:20

Trump $5000 Checks Given Just a 6 Percent Chance at Kalshi

US President DonaldTrump is promising $5,000 checks for every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm election.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Thu, 09/10/2026 - 12:06

BetOnline: Republicans Winning Both Chambers This Midterm Longest Odds Yet Paying Out $550 for Every $100 Bet

US President Trump made a major promise at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas: $5,000 for every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans win both the House and Senate in the midterms.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Thu, 09/10/2026 - 09:47

Gambling in Alaska - Where to Do it and What They're Betting On

Alaska has historically prohibited type of Class III casino gambling. Residents still have an abundance of internationally-licensed online gambling websites in which to choose from.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sun, 09/06/2026 - 22:19

Iowa, Ohio, Kansas Midterm Odds Shifts: Ashley Hinson Favored in Iowa Senate Race, Adam Hamilton $375 Payout in KS

Republicans might be able to breathe a sigh of relief in Kansas as well.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Fri, 09/04/2026 - 11:08

This Alabama Senate Candidate Has Received Another $100K From Chumba Casino Parent Company

Republican Alabama Governor candidate and current sitting Senator Tommy Tubberville had previously received $30,000 from one of the country's largest sweepstakes casinos back in March.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:11

Ken Paxton Has Stood in the Way of Gambling Regulation in Texas..... Until Kalshi Donated to His Campaign

Paxton and his PAC took thousands of dollars from Kalshi and its CEO, according to Politico.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 10:19

Pete Hegseth Pays Out $15,000 on a $100 Bet for 2028 U.S. Election Odds

Even after news from a few weeks ago that the Secretary of Defense was reportedly campaigning in the first GOP primary state of Iowa, BetOnline confirmed they have not received a single bet on him yet.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 15:53

Trump to Rename the Panama Canal Next Odds

BetOnline Sports & Casino has set odds for 20 different options, not just in N.A. but across the globe. You can see all the bodies of water and odds.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 13:08

Mary Peltola is Now the Odds-on Favorite to Win Senate Race in Alaska, Ashley Hinson Still Favorite in Iowa

The GOP was favored to win in Michigan but odds have shifted dramatically in recent days with the Democrats now favored.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Mon, 08/24/2026 - 17:31

Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Runoff Special Primary, According to Prediction Markets

Kalshi has Darline Graham winning the South Carolina GOP primary with a near 70% chance versus Ralph Norman (33%) Tuesday.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Sun, 08/23/2026 - 23:17

Kentucky GOP Strategist and CNN Commentator Scott Jennings Next Trump Press Secretary Odds - Now Favored

Jennings had opened as a 16-1 long shot following the news that Leavitt would be leaving. The payout would be $1600 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Thu, 08/20/2026 - 10:35

Florida Primaries Betting Odds - Races Surprisingly Competitive

The primary season summer storm swings through Florida this Tuesday. Primary betting coverage has been record setting here at Gambling911.com, including the last two weeks in both Michigan and Wisconsin.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:02

GOP Sees Michigan Senate Flip on Latest Fox News Map But Odds Favor Democrats

Republicans received some welcome good news Sunday as a Fox News poll and map reflect that the state of Michigan could provide a rare Senate seat flip for the November general election.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Sun, 08/16/2026 - 17:11

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