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Both Dems Favorites Now to Win GA Senate Runoff

Both Dems Favorites Now to Win GA Senate Runoff

An upset is possible in Tuesday's Georgia Senate runoff race, assuming the oddsmakers and betting public are correct.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/04/2021

What to Expect as Georgia Counts Votes

What to Expect as Georgia Counts Votes

This week will find us back in a familiar place — waiting for Georgia to count votes.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/04/2021

Where Can I Bet on the Georgia Senate Runoff Race Online From Georgia?

Where Can I Bet on the Georgia Senate Runoff Race Online From Georgia?

Those living in the great state of Georgia can place bets on who they think will win "Tuesday's" Senate runoff races between Republican Kelly Loeffler and Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican David Perdue and Democrat Jon Ossoff.  Tuesday is in quotes as the final results are widely expected to be finalized days later. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/04/2021

Bet on the Electoral College Objections Wednesday, Vote Challenge Over/Under

Bet on the Electoral College Objections Wednesday, Vote Challenge Over/Under

The Electoral College ratification on Wednesday is expected to get messy, and there are betting lines on how Congress will react.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/04/2021

BetOnline's Top Two Liabilities for 2024: Trump and Trump

BetOnline's Top Two Liabilities for 2024: Trump and Trump

The 2020 US Election is over (at least we hope).  It's never too early to start thinking of 2024.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/31/2020

"The Mouth" Hacked!

"The Mouth" Hacked!

Poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow has gone off on Venmo for reportedly allowing thousands of dollars to be hacked from his account.  Matusow also claims he has gotten little assistance from mobile payment solutions company that allows money transfer between "friends".

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/29/2020

No Third Party: Oddsmakers Say Trump Will Remain in GOP

No Third Party: Oddsmakers Say Trump Will Remain in GOP

Quite a few in sitting US President Donald Trump's ardent base have expressed disappointment with the state of the Republican party.  Some have opted to switch their party affiliation to Independent in hopes of a third political party forming with Trump at the helm.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/29/2020

Latest Odds for Georgia Runoffs, Control of Senate

Latest Odds for Georgia Runoffs, Control of Senate

The odds have been quite volatile since numbers were initially offered more than a month ago.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/28/2020

Trump Will Hold a Rally Instead of Attending Inauguration, According to the Odds

Trump Will Hold a Rally Instead of Attending Inauguration, According to the Odds

Now that the election has finally been graded with Joe Biden bettors being paid out handsomely, the bookies are looking toward 2021.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/22/2020

Stormy Daniels Wants to Blow Up Trump Casino: Bid Odds Still Up

Stormy Daniels Wants to Blow Up Trump Casino: Bid Odds Still Up

Last week our friends at BetOnline posted odds on the Over/Under bid to blow up US President Donald Trump's casino in Atlantic City.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/21/2020

Where Can I Bet on Whether Trump Takes the Covid Vaccine and When?

Where Can I Bet on Whether Trump Takes the Covid Vaccine and When?

Mike Pence received the COVID-19 vaccine Friday morning and our friends at BetOnline were quick to set odds on when sitting US President Donald Trump will be injected.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/18/2020

Trump Bettors Remain in Denial: "The Election is Not Confirmed"

Trump Bettors Remain in Denial: "The Election is Not Confirmed"

Bettor who backed Trump to win with $30K flummoxed by grading ahead of swearing-in ceremony

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/18/2020

Doug Jones Still Favored to be Selected Next US AG

Doug Jones Still Favored to be Selected Next US AG

Doug Jones is the Even odds favorite to be chosen Joe Biden's Attorney General

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/17/2020

Bet the Winning Bomb Bid (Over/Under): AC Mayor Wants Trump Plaza Blown Up

The mayor of Atlantic City is auctioning off the chance to blow up one of Donald Trump's dilapidated casinos.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/17/2020

Trump Bettors Now Claiming Fraud

Trump Bettors Now Claiming Fraud

Outgoing US President Donald Trump continues to claim the Election was fraudulent and that he won by a landslide.  The Electoral College said otherwise and officially declared Joe Biden as the President-Elect on Monday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/16/2020

US Election Odds Now Being Graded

The Electoral College made it official on Monday and BetOnline announced it would be grading all remaining US Election odds.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/15/2020

Bet the Next Attorney General: Doug Jones Favored

Bet the Next Attorney General: Doug Jones Favored

The last pending nomination for Joe Biden's cabinet is Attorney General.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/14/2020

"Bookies" Trends on Twitter as Trump Says They Had Him Winning at 97 Percent

"Bookies" Trends on Twitter as Trump Says They Had Him Winning at 97 Percent

As Election Day turned into the early morning hours of Wednesday and current US President Donald Trump enjoyed a commanding lead in states such as Pennsylvania, the online bookmakers the likes of BetOnline reacted by making the GOP candidate a -1000 or greater favorite.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/09/2020

Trump Family Pardons Imminent, According to the Oddsmakers

Many believe that President Trump will do everything in his power to push personal agendas during the final days of his term.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/03/2020

US Election Odds to be Graded December 14

US Election Odds to be Graded December 14

You probably all have them.  Facebook friends who say the 2020 US Presidential Election was won by Donald Trump.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/26/2020

Betting Odds for Biden's Cabinet Picks

Betting Odds for Biden's Cabinet Picks

President-Elect Joe Biden is expected to announce more members of his cabinet this week, and Vegas has projected the favorites and frontrunners for the major remaining positions, offering Janet Yellen as the 1-3 favorite to win Secretary of Treasury and Michele Flournoy an even bigger 1-15 favorite to be named Secretary of Defense.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/23/2020

When Will My Georgia Election Bet Be Graded?

When Will My Georgia Election Bet Be Graded?

The state of Georgia was expected to finish its recount in the 2020 US Presidential Election by late Wednesday evening, in which case certification should quickly follow with bets for this state likely to be graded by week's end.  Georgia was among the so-called "Battleground states" heavily wagered on. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/18/2020

When Will My Election Bets Be Graded?

When Will My Election Bets Be Graded?

The news networks have projected a win for Democrat candidate Joe Biden as the GOP candidate and sitting US President Donald Trump is yet to concede.  Meanwhile, sportsbooks have yet to concede.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/15/2020

Trump Won't Concede Any Time Soon Say Oddsmakers

Trump Won't Concede Any Time Soon Say Oddsmakers

The oddsmakers are giving the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers and the winless New York Jets better chances of losing, or winning, than the possibility of Donald Trump conceding the election.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/09/2020

Joe Biden Becomes 46th US President as Betting Market Goes Berserk

Joe Biden Becomes 46th US President as Betting Market Goes Berserk

Former Vice President Joe Biden has become the 46th US President following a contentious race that saw betting odds shift drastically in sitting US President Donald Trump's direction after three swing states showed him leading Election night.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/07/2020

Political Odds for Georgia Runoffs, 2024 Election and Republican/Democratic Nominees

At this point, Donald Trump has a much better chance of getting divorced than winning the election, at least according to the oddsmakers.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/06/2020

US Presidential Odds Pulled as Biden Pulls Ahead in PA

US Presidential Odds Pulled as Biden Pulls Ahead in PA

BetOnline has pulled US Presidential odds after Democrat candidate Joe Biden jumped ahead of GOP candidate and current President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.  BetOnline had Biden at -2500 by Thursday night.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/06/2020

2024 Election Bets Heavy on Donald Trump Jr

2024 Election Bets Heavy on Donald Trump Jr

At 66-1, Donald Trump Jr was seeing the most money coming in for the 2024 Election.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/05/2020

Biden Line at -600 as Election Bets Continue to Roll in

Biden Line at -600 as Election Bets Continue to Roll in

It's not over until the fat lady sings.  The US President winner is yet to be declared, however, oddsmakers at BetOnline do have Democratic candidate Joe Biden as the -600 favorite.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/05/2020

Biden Closes -900 to Become Next President

Biden Closes -900 to Become Next President

Democrat candidate Joe Biden closed as a -900 favorite to become the next US President Wednesday night.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/04/2020

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