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Biden vs. Trump Debate 2 Odds: Another Fly, Fake News, # of Viewers

Biden vs. Trump Debate 2 Odds: Another Fly, Fake News, # of Viewers

Bookmakers are offering odds on the second and last debate for the upcoming US Presidential election.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/22/2020

Battleground States Odds Updated October 21

Battleground States Odds Updated October 21

Dave Mason of BetOnline has updated odds on which party will win each of the so-called "Battleground States" in the upcoming US Presidential Elections.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/21/2020

Debate Odds Against Trump Saying BLM, Denouncing White Power and Wearing a Mask

Debate Odds Against Trump Saying BLM, Denouncing White Power and Wearing a Mask

The second and final Presidential Debate is here, and the oddsmakers have put together some intriguing prop bets for the show(down).

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/20/2020

Iowa Senate Race: Theresa Greenfield Still Pays Even Odds as Race Tightens

Theresa Greenfield is just one of the Senate candidates gaining ground on the incumbant.  Greenfield pays Even odds as sitting Republican Senator Joni Ernst remains the -140 favorite to win the Iowa Senate race.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/18/2020

Trump +160 as Campaign Goes Into Full Fledged Panic Mode

Trump +160 as Campaign Goes Into Full Fledged Panic Mode

US President Donald Trump is coming in at +160 odds to win a second term.  The payout is $16 for every $10 bet.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/16/2020

Tons of Trump Money...Then That $40K on Biden

Tons of Trump Money...Then That $40K on Biden

We had a nice little story yesterday on the controversy regarding media companies publicizing "big bets", then our friend Dave Mason of BetOnline comes long with this little diddy about a $40,000 bet placed on former VIP and Democratic candidate for President of the US Joe Biden. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/15/2020

2024 Presidential Odds Up Already: Harris Favored 3-1

2024 Presidential Odds Up Already: Harris Favored 3-1

We still haven't reached November 3, but oddsmakers are already predicting who will come out on top in 2024.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/15/2020

Why Trump Still Has Value at +175

Why Trump Still Has Value at +175

Though former Vice President and current Democratic candidate for US President Joe Biden is up in all national polls and up or within the margin of error in most swing states, there are signs that the sitting US President, Donald Trump, can still pull off a victory at +175 (for a payout potential of $17.50 on every $10 bet).

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/15/2020

Where Can I Bet the Presidential Election Online From Texas?

Where Can I Bet the Presidential Election Online From Texas?

You can bet on the 2020 US Presidential Election from Texas at BetOnline, which is also offering odds on which candidate wins the Lone Star State.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/13/2020

Where Can I Bet the Presidential Election Online From Georgia?

Where Can I Bet the Presidential Election Online From Georgia?

You can bet on the 2020 US Presidential Election from Georgia at BetOnline, which is also offering odds on which candidate wins the Peachtree State.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/13/2020

Gamblers Bet the Farm on Joe

Gamblers Bet the Farm on Joe

So many bets are coming in on the former US Vice President Joe Biden becoming the next President.  He's now the biggest favorite yet at -220 to win the Electoral College and -650 to win the popular vote.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/12/2020

Dan Quinn Fired: Pays $250 for every $100 Bet

Dan Quinn Fired: Pays $250 for every $100 Bet

The Atlanta Falcons fired their head coach after a dismal 0-5 start.  They lost to division rival Carollina Sunday.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/12/2020

US State Electoral College Vote Odds Updated

US State Electoral College Vote Odds Updated

BetOnline has updated their US State Electoral College betting odds with a few surprises.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/08/2020

Which VP Candidate Lies First Odds at Debate

Which VP Candidate Lies First Odds at Debate

Among the handful of political prop bets being offered for Wednesday night's Vice Presidential Debate, which of the two candidates tells the first lie.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/07/2020

Where Can I Bet the Vice Presidential Debate Online? Prop Bets

Where Can I Bet the Vice Presidential Debate Online? Prop Bets

Vice Presidential Debate prop bets have come available at SportsBetting.  These include the first to lie, how many times the word "mask" will be used by either candidate and Will Harris or Pence test positive for coronavirus by 10/13/20?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/06/2020

Lindsey Graham in Trouble? Books Pull Senator Odds Briefly

Lindsey Graham in Trouble?  Books Pull Senator Odds Briefly

BetOnline has yanked their Senate race odds temporarily in order to update prices.  This comes in the wake of a fiery debate in South Carolina between long time Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and challenger, Democrat Jaime Harrison.  The race has garnered national attention.  Recent polls show a statistical tie between the two.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/05/2020

Biden Now -800 is "Lock" to Become Next US President

Biden Now -800 is "Lock" to Become Next US President

BetOnline Monday morning had former US Vice President Joe Biden as the biggest favorite to be elected the next President of the United States to date at -800.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/05/2020

Flurry of Bets Come in on Trump as He Decides to Go for Joy Ride

Flurry of Bets Come in on Trump as He Decides to Go for Joy Ride

US President Donald Trump decided to briefly leave his hospital room to take a little joy ride with the Secret Service.  What followed was a surge in betting on the sitting President to win the upcoming election.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/04/2020

Biden Now -190 Following Trump Covid Positive

BetOnline was first, others followed in yanking US Presidential Election odds following confirmation that the sitting President Donald Trump has tested positive with Covid-19 and is symptomatic.  Shortly after 11 am ET BetOnline reintroduced these odds with former Vice President and Democratic candidate Joe Biden the -190 favorite.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/02/2020

President Trump and First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19

President Trump and First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, he said Friday. The positive test comes a month until the election and after the president has spent the year largely downplaying the threat of the virus.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/02/2020

Biden Bets 66% of Action Post Debate

Biden Bets 66% of Action Post Debate

BetOnline is the latest online sportsbook to move the line on former US VP Joe Biden towards -170 to be elected the next United States President.  Their line has jumped from -150 to -160 in the last 24 hours. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/01/2020

Biden's Odds Surge, Odds of a Second Debate 1-3

Biden's Odds Surge, Odds of a Second Debate 1-3

According to Vegas, Joe Biden won the chaotic debate last night as the odds have shifted in his direction.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/30/2020

Foreign Observers Wary of 'Chaos,' 'Rancor' in US Debate: Latest State Odds

Foreign Observers Vary of 'Chaos,' 'Rancor' in US Debate: Latest State Odds

“Chaos, interruptions, personal attacks and insults,” one Chinese newspaper editor said of the U.S. presidential debate. An Australian counterpart said the debate was “swamped” by the “rancor engulfing America.” Denmark’s prime minister bemoaned the quarrelling and interruptions on display.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/30/2020

Odds of a Covid 19 Vaccine By Election Day, Loser Conceding After November 13

Odds of a Covid 19 Vaccine By Election Day, Loser Conceding After November 13

US President Donald Trump said during Tuesday night's Presidential Debate that a vaccine for Covid-19 is just weeks away, but the oddsmakers and betting public believe there won't be one until after Election Day.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/30/2020

Biden Odds Shoot From -130 to -150

Biden Odds Shoot From -130 to -150

Former US Vice President Joe Biden has seen his odds of becoming the next President move from -130 to -150 following Tuesday night's first Debate, what BetOnline's Dave Mason referred to as a $hitshow.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/30/2020

Can't Bet the Presidential Debate at FanDuel, Draftkings

Can't Bet the Presidential Debate at FanDuel, Draftkings

Neither FanDuel nor Draftkings can take bets on the US Presidential Debates, but there are alternatives, such as BetOnline. Scroll down for all odds/props offered.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/29/2020

What Will Trump Say First Odds - US Presidential Debate No. 1

What Will Trump Say First Odds - US Presidential Debate No. 1

You can bet on what US President Donald Trump says first when he takes to the podium at Tuesday night's Presidential Debates.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/28/2020

How Many Times Will Biden Say 750? Debate Odds

How Many Times Will Biden Say 750? Debate Odds

A hot topic of discussion for Tuesday night's first US Presidential Debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and sitting President Donald Trump will be related to a New York Times story that claims Trump has barely paid any taxes over the past decade plus.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/28/2020

Phrase or Word First Spoken Odds - US Presidential Debate Between Trump and Biden

Phrase or Word First Spoken Odds - US Presidential Debate Between Trump and Biden

You can bet on what either the former US Vice President Joe Biden or sitting President Donald Trump say first as part of three different topic areas.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/28/2020

First Debate Topic Odds: Biden vs. Trump

First Debate Topic Odds: Biden vs. Trump

The 2020 US Presidential Debate odds are now up at BetOnline with First Topic of Debate betting available and payouts starting at $20 (based on a $10 bet). 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/28/2020

Breaking News

Circa Sports App Launches Live in Kentucky

“We are thrilled to launch Circa Sports in the great state of Kentucky,” said Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa Sports. “We’ve always had our sights set here as we know it is a major hub for college sports, horse racing and more.