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Graham Platner Sexting, KIK Controversy as Maine Democatic Candidate Remains Heavy Favorite

Over the weekend, the Wall Street Journal reported that Platner exchanged sexually explicit messages with multiple women early in his marriage.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Mon, 06/01/2026 - 08:32

Connecticut Senator Heartbroken Over ESPN Victor Wembanyama Gambling Post

Connecticut senator heartbroken over ESPN's decision to highlight Victor Wembanyama not going over in his prop bet total of 28.5 points after team chose to bench him

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sat, 05/30/2026 - 10:43

June 2nd Primary Odds Include Next California Governor, Mayor, New Jersey and Iowa Senate Races

In the California Governor race, Xavier Becerra has pulled ahead of Tom Steyer overall, and he's just ahead of Steve Hilton to take Round 1.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Fri, 05/29/2026 - 11:42

Ken Paxton Now Favored Over James Talarico in Texas Senate Race

Ken Paxton took the Texas Senate GOP runoff election Tuesday night in a landslide.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Wed, 05/27/2026 - 14:41

Ken Paxton Landslide Margin of Victory Win in Texas GOP Primary Hardly a Surprise to Gamblers

Ken Paxton wins Texas Senate primary runoff by 27 percentage point margin

Ken Paxton is now a very slight favorite to beat Democratic candidate James Talarico in the general election.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:46

Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 - Tuesday May 26, 2026 (Texas Primaries Edition)

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 05/26/2026 - 21:58

Bet Will Türkiye Schedule Early Presidential Elections in 2026?

Turkish police on Sunday stormed the offices of the main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullet.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Tue, 05/26/2026 - 11:54

Finding Betting Value With Tuesday's Texas Primaries

Margin of victory betting seems to be the way to go with Tuesday's Texas GOP primary.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Tue, 05/26/2026 - 09:24

Indonesia President Prabowo’s Early Exit Sparks Outrage, Prediction Market Banned From Nation

Ministry official Alexander Sabar in a statement late on Friday said Polymarket was classified ⁠by Indonesia as an online gambling platform and its activities "contain betting and speculation over events that are inconclusive", therefore violating Indonesian law.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 05/25/2026 - 11:41

Ken Paxton Texas GOP Senate Primary Runoff Margin of Victory Odds Greater Than 20 Percent Favored

Paxton by 20% is the favorite paying $200 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Mon, 05/25/2026 - 11:18

Texas Bettors Lose the Buzz on Politics, Turn to the Spelling Bee Instead

Texas is sending more students to this year's Scripps Spelling Bee than any other state.... and the reigning champ represents the Dallas area.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Mon, 05/25/2026 - 09:09

13 Percent Chance Alberta Votes for Independence According to Prediction Markets

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he’s determined to build a better Canada after the leader of the country’s oil-rich province of Alberta announced a public vote on whether to move toward independence.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Sat, 05/23/2026 - 10:49

Kash Patel Favored to Be Next Trump Cabinet Member to Go While Pete Hegseth Odds Get Much Longer

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as national intelligence director...and so another President Trump cabinet member exits before the term is up.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 21:31

Tulsi Gabbard Pays Out $325 on $100 Bet Following Resignation

Gabbard announced Friday he final day will be June 30, citing her husband's battle with cancer.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 14:10

$24,064,736 in Betting on Brent Crude Oil Price in May Compared to Just $134,264 for Whole Month of January

Iran’s ISNA news agency says mediated discussions between Tehran and Washington are ongoing, with the two sides exchanging messages and draft texts in an effort to establish a formal framework for an agreement to end the conflict.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 22:46

Harry Entin: Dems Can 'Absolutely' Win Texas as Talarico Odds Sit at -130

Following an endorsement by U.S. President Donald Trump, Texas AG Ken Paxton is now a huge favorite to win the upcoming GOP primary runoff vs. John Cornyn, but Paxon has enough baggage to fill an entire first class cabin of an airplane.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 14:38

Spencer Pratt Odds to Become Next Mayor of Los Angeles Now Pays Out $300 for Every $100 Bet

The race for the next Mayor of Los Angeles is beginning to have a Hollywood feel to it.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 15:17

Charles Booker Would Pay Out $900 for Every $100 Bet to Replace Mitch McConnell in Kentucky

He's a long shot but that $900 payout potential is enough to draw some interest.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:02

Former Massachusetts Congressman and Friend to the Online Gambling Sector Barney Frank Has Passed Away

Frank was once described as a "primary champion of regulated online gambling in Washington" long before the activity was ever embraced by the masses.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:12

Ken Paxton is Now the -2500 Favorite to Win the GOP Texas Senate Primary Following Trump Endorsement

Paxton, who started as a small favorite to be the nominee way back in November 2025 and climbed as high as -700 (Feb. 26). He then lost the lead, regained it to the odds of -200 Tuesday, is now again a massive favorite.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 23:06

Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 -Tuesday May 19, 2026 Primaries Betting Edition

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 19:05

James Talarico Now Favored to Win Texas Senate Race vs. Ken Paxton Following President Trump Endorsement

U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is now the -2500 favorite to win the GOP primary over incumbent Senator John Cornyn as a result.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 15:45

Alabama Senate Primary Odds: Is an Upset Possible? Jared Hudson Pays $200 for Every $100 Bet as the GOP Dog

Alabama will vote on two primaries tomorrow, one for Senate and one for the House of Representatives.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Mon, 05/18/2026 - 23:19

Chris Dudley Longshot to Win Oregon Governor Primary

Chris Dudley was a longshot to achieve great success in the NBA (decent career but never a champion), and now he's a longshot (again) at the polls as he tries a political comeback.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:24

Ed Gallrein Now Favored at -185 Odds to Win Kentucky-04 Republican Primary Over Thomas Massie

Thomas Massie now pays $140 for every $100 bet should he win.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Mon, 05/18/2026 - 09:54

New Poll Shows Ed Gallrein to Win Over Thomas Massie in Kentucky, Prediction Markets Say Otherwise

A new poll shows that incumbent Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie has fallen behind challenger and U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Wed, 05/13/2026 - 23:04

Gemini Predicted - Bitcoin Traders Eye $85,000 in May

Gemini Predicted has a featured market on Bitcoin's price for the month of May along with the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes trading spots as Stanley Cup favorites.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:05

Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 - Tuesday May 12, 2026

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 05/12/2026 - 20:27

Keir Starmer Out os UK Prime Minister Odds: Prediction Markets Favor Before June 30

Prediction markets give UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer a 56% chance of exiting by the end of June.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Tue, 05/12/2026 - 09:37

Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 - Monday May 11, 2026

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 05/11/2026 - 20:34

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