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BetOnline Mostly Nails It

BetOnline Mostly Nails It

BetOnline's odds for each state in the US Electoral College were pretty accurate as we move into Wednesday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/04/2020

$5 Million Bet Placed on Trump, Biggest Political Bet Ever

$5 Million Bet Placed on Trump, Biggest Political Bet Ever

The biggest political wager ever placed was just made on the 2020 US Presidential Election. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/03/2020

BetOnline Big Biden Supporters as Most State Liabilities on Trump

BetOnline Big Biden Supporters as Most State Liabilities on Trump

Regardless of political affiliations, everyone in the BetOnline office will be rooting for Democrat candidate Joe Biden.  That's because most of the remaining state liabilities are on Republican candidate and sitting US President Donald Trump.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/03/2020

Odds for Which Date Loser Will Concede Election; State Electoral Betting Heats Up

Odds for Which Date Loser Will Concede Election; State Electoral Betting Heats Up

The oddsmakers don't anticipate a quick concession by either Donald Trump or Joe Biden.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/03/2020

Election Odds for Kanye Votes and 2024 Presidential Bets Backing AOC

Election Odds for Kanye Votes and 2024 Presidential Bets Backing AOC

There are a ton of ways to make some coin while watching the 2020 Presidential Election unfold over the next 24...48...72...who knows how many hours! 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/03/2020

Morning Odds - Trump vs. Biden - Senate Races

Morning Odds - Trump vs. Biden - Senate Races

We've made it.  Today is Election Day and Gambling911.com has your morning odds for Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump and each of the vulnerable Senate races.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/03/2020

How Long Do I Have to Get My Election Bets In? Cut Off, Deadline Time

How Long Do I Have to Get My Election Bets In?  Deadline Time

Dave Mason of BetOnline has advised that Election betting on the 2020 Presidential and Senate races will remain up for as long as possible Tuesday (Election Day) but Gambling911.com urges individuals to get their bets in as early as possible.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/02/2020

Melania Divorce Odds, Biggest Election Liabilities and More

Melania Divorce Odds, Biggest Election Liabilities and More

BetOnline posted odds on whether Melania Trump will be asking her hubby for a divorce if he loses the US Presidential Election.  Those odds opened at +550, and within an hour were down to +425 with bettors on the YES early.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/02/2020

Most Accurate Poll From 2016 Has Biden Up 11 Points

Most Accurate Poll From 2016 Has Biden Up 11 Points

Just a little over 24 hours ahead of polls closing Tuesday, Democratic candidate Joe Biden was a -190 favorite to be next President of the United States.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/02/2020

Free Election Contests? Why Not for Real Money?

Free Election Contests?  Why Not for Real Money?

If you haven't placed your Election bet yet, do so now.  You have just a matter of hours at this point.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/02/2020

Biden Leads By 7 in PA Final Poll

Biden Leads By 7 in PA Final Poll

Democrat candidate Joe Biden is leading by 7 in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania according to a Monmouth poll.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/02/2020

Biden-Trump Swing State Odds vs. Polls - November 1

Here we look at each of the swing state polls and compare these with the current odds.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/01/2020

Des Moines Register Latest Poll Shows Trump Well Ahead in State, Latest Odds

Des Moines Register Latest Poll Shows Trump Well Ahead in State, Latest Odds

With a number of polls showing Democratic candidate Joe Biden up in Iowa in recent weeks, the Des Moines Register seems to be playing the skunk at the garden party Sunday morning.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/01/2020

Where Can I Bet Trump Biden Online From Texas?

Where Can I Bet Trump Biden Online From Texas?

Texans have already cast more ballots in the presidential election than they did during all of 2016's race - an unprecedented surge of early voting that comes as Democrat Joe Biden's campaign is making a late push to flip what has long been the country's largest Republican state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/31/2020

Can't Bet the Election on FanDuel From Iowa

Can't Bet the Election on FanDuel From Iowa

FanDuel is available for betting from Iowa, just not for betting on the Elections.  Instead, you can bet on the Elections from Iowa at BetOnline

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/31/2020

Can't Bet the Election on FanDuel From PA

Can't Bet the Election on FanDuel From PA

FanDuel is available for betting from Pennsylvania, just not for betting on the Elections.  Instead, you can bet on the Elections from PA at BetOnline

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/30/2020

Can't Bet the Election on FanDuel From Indiana

Can't Bet the Election on FanDuel From Indiana

FanDuel is available for betting from Indiana.  You cannot bet the US Presidential Election here however.  BetOnline offers an excellent alternative and does allow betting on both the US Presidential Election and Senate races.  

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/30/2020

Trump v Biden: The Bookmakers' $1 Billion Election

 Trump v Biden: The Bookmakers' $1 Billion Election

Even before Election Day, some $1 billion has been wagered on the US Presidential race around the world.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Oct/30/2020

Texas Early Voting Exceeds Total of All 2016 Ballots

Texas Early Voting Exceeds Total of All 2016 Ballots

Texans have already cast more ballots in the presidential election than they did during all of 2016, an unprecedented surge of early voting in a state that was once the country’s most reliably Republican, but may now be drifting toward battleground status.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/30/2020

Like 2016, Big Bets Rolling in on Trump Ahead of Election Day

Like 2016, Big Bets Rolling in on Trump Ahead of Election Day

Online gambling company BetOnline.ag is reporting that it is seeing similar betting patterns on next week's election outcome that it did in 2016, and that it stands to lose millions if Donald Trump pulls off another upset.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/30/2020

Trump Biden Election Betting Florida

Trump Biden Election Betting Florida

You can bet this year's General Election at BetOnline.  GOP candidate and current US President Donald Trump is a -140 favorite.  Democratic candidate Joe Biden pays $12 for every $10 bet.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/29/2020

FanDuel's Bet The Ballot game vs. Real Money Election Betting

FanDuel's Bet The Ballot game vs. Real Money Election Betting

With many US states prohibiting their own sportsbooks from accepting Election bets, FanDuel has launched its FREE "Bet the Ballot Game". 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/29/2020

What is the Payout on Trump Winning Alabama, Idaho, West Virginia, North Dakota, South Dakota?

Quite a few states are classified as "Solid Trump", however, a number of these hold only a few electors due to their low populations.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/29/2020

What is the Payout on Biden Winning California, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Vermont

You don't get any bluer than California, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland or Vermont. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/29/2020

What is the Payout on Trump Winning Kansas, Louisiana, Alaska, Mississippi, Utah, Arkansas?

What is the Payout on Trump Winning Kansas, Louisiana, Alaska, Mississippi, Utah, Arkansas?

In Kansas, one would have to bet $200 to win $10 on Republican candidate Donald Trump winning the state in this year's Presidential race.  This is a "lock" and you will win an easy $10.  It's just the idea of having to wager that $200 to receive a measly $10.  You will get that $200 back as well provided Trump wins.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/29/2020

What is the Payout on Biden Winning Illinois, Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Maine?

What is the Payout on Biden Winning Illinois, Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Maine?

In Illinois, one would have to bet $200 to win $10 on Democratic candidate Joe Biden winning the state in this year's Presidential race.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/29/2020

What is the Payout on Biden, Trump Winning Nevada?

What is the Payout on Biden, Trump Winning Nevada?

Democratic candidate for US President, Joe Biden, pays $10 for every $32.50 bet.  That $32.50 wager is refunded just as long as Biden is victorious.  GOP candidate Donald Trump pays out $25 for every $10 bet.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/29/2020

What is the Payout on Biden, Trump Winning Arizona?

What is the Payout on Biden, Trump Winning Arizona?

It's hard to believe that the Democratic candidate Joe Biden is favored in the once reliably red state of Arizona to win the Electorial College in this year's Presidential race.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/29/2020

2020 Presidential Elections Likely Biggest Decision in BetOnline History

2020 Presidential Elections Likely Biggest Decision in BetOnline History

The 2020 Presidential Election is inching toward being the biggest decision in BetOnline's history. It has already surpassed the handle for Super Bowl LIV, and the betting site has already booked an amount in the mid 8-figure range.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/29/2020

What is the Payout on Biden, Trump Winning Minnesota?

What is the Payout on Biden, Trump Winning Minnesota?

The payout on Republican candidate Donald Trump to win Minnesota is $27.50 for every $10 bet. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/29/2020

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