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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

Alina Habba Favored to Replace Karoline Leavitt as Press Secretary With Betting Odds Now Up

D.C. was caught off guard yesterday when Karoline Leavitt announced her departure as White House press secretary.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 08/13/2026 - 11:14

NYC Rep AOC New Boyfriend Odds Have Saikat Chakrabarti, Jon Ossoff Among the Favorites

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her longtime partner, web developer Riley Roberts, have reportedly ended their relationship after more than a decade together.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 08/12/2026 - 15:15

Francesca Hong Still a Massive -4000 Favorite to Win Her Wisconsin Democratic Primary Today

Despite concerns over her potential electability based on what some view as a more extreme ideology, Francesca Hong comes into Tuesday's Democratic primary for the Wisconsin governor's race as a "lock" as far as the oddsmakers are concerned.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Tue, 08/11/2026 - 09:21

Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont, Wisconsin Primary Odds for Tuesday August 11

BetOnline Sports & Casino posted odds for House, Governor and Senate races across the states of Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 08/11/2026 - 08:31

Prediction Markets Now Have Texas Senate Race a Dead Heat

BetOnline currently has Talarico priced at -125 versus Paxton at -105.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Sun, 08/09/2026 - 21:12

Republicans Win Wisconsin Governor Race, Oddsmakers Prediction

Republicans favored to hold onto U.S. Senate as well amid Democratic civil war.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 08/07/2026 - 11:44

El-Sayed's Michigan Senate Odds Slip After Close Call

Following Abdul El-Sayed's victory over Haley Stevens, everyone is eager to project the victor's chances come November when he squares off against incumbent Mike Rogers.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 08/06/2026 - 08:48

Gambling Sites, Prediction Markets Way Off With Michigan Primaries

The gambling websites got it right. Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Democratic primary for Senator. But what was supposed to be a "lock" turned out to be anything but....

Submitted by t c jackson on, Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:11

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