Politics
Odds to Win the South Carolina Republican Primary Revealed
Bookmaker, the oldest established North American wagering firm online, has released its odds to win the South Carolina Republican Primary.
GOP Frontrunner Donald Trump appears to have no clear threat heading into the February 17 Primary.
Donald Trump 1-2 Favorite to Become GOP Nominee Following NH Drubbing
GOP frontrunner Donald Trump is now the 1-2 odds favorite to get the Republican nomination following a huge win in Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary.
"Wow, wow, wow," Trump said after receiving 35 percent of the state’s vote. "We are going to make America great again!"
Trump had entered the New Hampshire Primary with just shy of 39 percent of the gambling public backing him.
Trump, Sanders Win as Huge Favorites
Early Tuesday morning, oddsmakers had made real estate mogul and reality television star Donald Trump a lock to win the GOP New Hampshire Primary at -2000 odds. A $200 bet would be required to win $10 (that $200 was refunded with his win). Trump, along with Democrat Bernie Sanders, were both projected as winners by 8 pm EST at the exact time polling at closed.
Where to Bet the New Hampshire Primaries – Latest Odds
You can bet the New Hampshire Primaries at BetDSI.com with the latest odds for both Republicans and Democrats.
For those betting on the Democratic party, Bernie Sanders has the highest odds of any candidate in any of the 2016 Presidential categories thus far with a sick -7000. This makes him a virtual lock to win but the risk is too high. He was no longer available for betting.
A First of Its Kind: New Hampshire Primaries Super Bowl Cross Betting Props
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the ingenious folks at BetOnline have just released New Hampshire Primaries betting odds with a twist. They’ve combined them with Super Bowl 50 scenarios to create some very interesting Cross Sports Political prop bets, all of which can be found here.
All are Cam Newton or Peyton Manning-related plays combined with who wins the New Hampshire Primaries.
Marco Rubio Becomes Favorite to Win GOP Nomination
Senator Marco Rubio of Florida has now been made the -130 favorite to receive the GOP nomination for US President following a performance in the Iowa Caucus that was above expectations.
Though Rubio finished third Monday night, he was widely expected to receive a smaller percentage of the overall vote. Instead, he was neck-and-neck with Donald Trump at 23 percent and just five percentage points behind the winner, Ted Cruz.
Bet on the Iowa Caucuses Here - Ends 8 pm EST
For those of you looking to bet on the Iowa Caucuses this Monday February 1, you can do so at BetOnline.ag, a leader in online gambling for the North American market since 1997.
Caucusing begins at 8 pm ET Time, 7 pm CT, Betting ends at this time.
Iowa Caucus bets will be graded by next day (February 2) and paid out within the month thereafter based on payout method (Bitcoin payouts will be expedited).
What is the Payout Betting on Trump Winning the Iowa Caucus?
The current payout on Trump to win the Iowa Caucus Monday was set at -400, up from -250 just two days ago and from around EVEN nearly a week prior. Sportsbook.com was one of the only online gambling sites offering betting on the Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire Primaries (both parties).
Despite the steep price, a bet on Trump is like taking candy from a baby.
PPH That Will Take Bets on US Presidential Race
Many of the PPH businesses managing local bookmakers will be taking bets on the US Presidential race. Premier Per Head is one such book.
“You will need to take bets on these elections in 2016,” Gilbert Horowitz of Gambling911.com says. “The gamblers will demand as such.”
US Presidential Betting - Archives 1
Here are your 2016 US Presidential Odds news archived February 1, 2016. Place your US Presidential bets here.
Trump Pulls Ahead in Iowa, Kasich Building Momentum in New Hampshire - GOP front runner Donald Trump has pulled ahead in Iowa with just days until that state's caucus voting. Trump was now the -250 favorite to win the Iowa Caucus ahead of previous Iowa front runner Ted Cruz at +170.
Can I Bet on the 2016 Iowa Caucuses and New Hampshire Primaries Online?
You can bet on the Iowa Caucuses 2016 Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire Primaries online at Sportsbook.ag, which was offering odds on both the Democratic winner and the Republican winner.
Cruz Blasts Washington Post Cartoonist for Depicting Daughters as Monkeys
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, whose odds of becoming the U.S. Presidential GOP nominee for 2016 remained at 3-1, blasted the Washington Post for briefly posting an editorial cartoon on its website depicting his young daughters as monkeys and criticizing him for featuring them in the political area.
2016 US Presidential Race Likely Will be Most Wagered on NonSporting Event Ever
In addition to Paddy Power odddsmaker Rory Scott Telling CNN’s Michael Smerconish GOP current front runner Donald Trump Won't Win the Republican nomination, he also made another bold prediction.
“This will be the biggest nonsporting betting event in our history,” Scott said of the 2016 US Presidential race.
Adelson Meets With Trump: Admits to Buying Las Vegas Review Journal
MACAU (Reuters) - Top Republican Party donor Sheldon Adelson said on Friday he met presidential candidate Donald Trump earlier this week and that the two American billionaires broached the issue at the heart of Adelson's political agenda: support for Israel.
While the mega donor didn't disclose his degree of backing for the front-runner in the race for the Republican nomination, he did say he found Trump to be "very charming" and called his standing in the crowded candidate field "unheard of."
BetOnline Inside Look at What Percentage of Bets Each GOP Candidate Has Gotten
Coming into Tuesday night’s GOP Debate on CNN, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio were the odds-on alternating favorites to win the party nomination for US President.
BetOnline.ag’s Dave Mason Tuesday evening released the amount of action up to this point on each candidate Line movements for political futures are typically based on more recent action.
Jeb Bush, an early favorite, has received the most action to date.
Parry: Donald Trump's Bets on Gambling Have Led to Wins and Bankruptcies
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — The first rule of gambling is sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.
Not even Donald Trump was immune to that fundamental truth as he built a gambling empire. He helped Atlantic City grow its casino market into the nation's second-largest while welcoming celebrity friends like Michael Jackson, smothering his casinos in neon purple carpeting and bringing his touch to decorating: If one chandelier is good, then 17 are better.
CNN GOP Debate Ratings Over, Under
Gambling911.com has released its CNN GOP Debate ratings total with an OVER/UNDER of 24.5 viewers.
Where to Bet: Place Your US Presidential Future Bets at BetOnline Here
The first GOP debate this summer on Fox resulted in banner ratings with 24 million viewers. The second GOP debate on CNN scored 23 million viewers.
Vote Eric Schneiderman Out of Office, DraftKings, FanDuel Proclaim
Daily Fantasy Sports leaders DraftKings and FanDuel want their customers to vote New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman out of office.
Las Vegas Oddsmaker Names Obama ‘Worst Degenerate Gambler in History
Las Vegas oddsmaker and 2008 Vice Presidential candidate for the Libertarian party Wayne Allen Root has named US President Barack Obama the “Worst degenerate gambler in history”.
Trump Drops 12 Percent in Polls, Nearly Two Points in Odds
The first real bad news for Republican candidate Donald Trump arrived Friday evening and it was a powerful blow to be sure.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed the real estate mogul had dropped 12 points in under a week. It is the biggest decline Trump has witnessed since rising to the top back in July.
Meanwhile, his odds had gone from 2/1 to +350, actually falling a half point behind fellow GOP candidate Senator Ted Cruz at Sportsbook.
Would President Hillary Clinton Be Good or Bad for Gambling? We Check Her Record
Many people believe that if HIllary Clinton is elected President of the United States, her presidency will be a replay of the presidency of her husband, Bill Clinton, since they have similar views on so many issues.
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Gambling Industry Could Get Burned if Bernie Sanders is Elected President
Followers of Bernie Sanders, the Vermont senator running for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, show their support with the slogan "Feel the Bern."
What is a Good Price Per Head for the US Presidential Race?
PremierPerHead.com is a good Price Per Head for taking bets on the U.S. Presidential race.
Odds offered include nominee for both the Republican and Democratic party and the candidate who will ultimately become the next U.S. President.
Marco Rubio Now Favored to Be Republican Nominee Ahead of 3rd Debate
Florida Senator Marco Rubio has become the favorite to win the nomination for the Republican party ahead of Wednesday night’s debate on CNBC. Rubio would pay out $24 for every $10 bet with a win.
Paul Ryan Names Anti-Online Gambling Campaign Lobbyist as Chief of Staff
It’s almost a certainty that Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan will become the next House Speaker, and he is wasting little time hiring staff.
Books Pull U.S. Democratic Nominee Odds Following Biden Decision Not to Run
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has decided not to run for President, thus putting an end to speculation that has reached fever pitch in recent weeks.
GOP Mega Donor Adelson Warms Up to RAWA Backer Rubio
Casino magnate and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson is about to begin backing Florida Senator Marco Rubio according to a Politico report.
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Face Off at First Democratic Debate: Latest Odds
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was still a -250 favorite to become the Democratic nominee for President of the United States ahead of Tuesday night’s first Democratic debate, one in which she will face a formidable opponent in Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.
Kevin McCarthy Withdraws: Opens Door for RAWA Co-Author
It turns out Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz may have a better shot of becoming the next U.S. President than his colleague, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who is actually running for the position.
RAWA Co-Author Could be Two Heartbeats Away From Becoming President
The Campaign for Liberty, a grassroots advocacy organization founded by Dr. Ron Paul, a former Republican U.S. Congressman, in 2008, suggests that Utah Representative Jason Chaffetz could be detrimental to the House if chosen to succeed outgoing Speaker of the House, John Boehner.