Politics
Obama Wins, So Claims Paddy Power
Ireland’s biggest bookmaker, PaddyPower.com, has paid out on all Obama bets.
Problem is, he hasn’t been declared the winner yet.
Odds of a Mitt Romney Landslide: 'Bet of the Century' Claims One Pundit
While the online oddsmakers believe the US Presidential Elections are in the bag (Paddy Power already paid out on President Barack Obama bets), a few pundits are saying “not so fast”.
CNBC’s Larry Kudlow was recently quoted as saying “I am now predicting a 330 vote electoral landslide.”
US Presidential Swing States Betting Odds Heading Into Tuesday
There is still time to bet on the US Presidential swing states prior to Tuesday’s US Presidential elections. Some of these continue to be tight and the payouts may prove lucrative.
Obama Odds to Win Colorado Improve: Romney Still Favored in Florida
What continues to be a tight race shows signs of trending towards US President Barack Obama as swing state Colorado for the first time in several weeks has the incumbent as a -135 favorite compared to GOP nominee Mitt Romney paying slightly better than EVEN odds.
Obama Still Near 1-3 Favorite to Win Ohio, Romney Gains Ground in Florida
US President Barack Obama is favored by nearly 1-3 to win the state of Ohio with just days until the Presidential election. Most polls show Obama up 3 points, well within the margin of error, however. All odds courtesy of Sportsbook.com here
British Bookmakers See Obama Staying in the White House
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will be elected for a second term next month if Britain's bookmakers are to be believed.
The polls have Obama effectively tied with rival Mitt Romney in the two-horse race for the White House but the odds show gamblers putting their money on the incumbent.
British bookmakers offer political betting as a niche sideline to more lucrative wagers on sports like horse racing and soccer. They take bets from around the globe - although not from the United States where such gambling is prohibited.
Latest US Presidential Betting Odds
The latest odds for the US Presidential race as of October 22, 2012 had President Barack Obama paying $10 for every $16.50 bet with a win (the $16.50 is refunded with a win). GOP nominee Mitt Romney would pay out $14.50 for every $10 bet. All odds courtesy of Sportsbook.com here
Romney Now With 1 to 6 Odds of Winning North Carolina: 6 to 1 Dog in Michigan
GOP US Presidential candidate Mitt Romney is reportedly pulling out of North Carolina under the premise that they have essentially won the state. Oddsmakers and gamblers seem to agree with odds now at 1/6 at Sportsbook.com. In the world of odds, this is essentially a “lock”.
Binders Full of Women and the Latest Romney-Obama Post-Debate Odds
The media pundits seem to believe that US President Barack Obama won the second Presidential debate but the public reaction to a comment made by GOP nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has been astronomical on Twitter, that being “Binders Full of Women”. (note: There is even a “Binders Full of Women” Facebook page).
Obama Odds of Winning Arizona Improve
It hasn’t exactly been acknowledged across the board as a so-called “Swing State” but Arizona is now becoming more competitive in the upcoming US Presidential elections.
A Democrat has only won the state once in the past 60 years, that being Bill Clinton.
Obama Online Odds Now at 1-2 at Sportsbook
In a sign that the US Presidential race is starting to shift in favor of the GOP, Sportsbook.com has released odds on President Barack Obama that have him about to fall below 1/2 for the first time in the past three months.
Romney Gains Little Ground in Betting Market Post Debate
GOP US Presidential nominee Mitt Romney is closing the gap in polls but not necessarily within the gambling markets.
New Unemployment Rate Numbers Could Boost Obama Odds
Just when you thought GOP nominee Mitt Romney was starting to make some headway in the US Presidential race, jobless numbers released Friday took a sharp and unexpected decline, the lowest they have been in four years.
Romney Stock Up 30 Percent Following First Presidential Debate
Intrade.com’s reaction to the debates: GOP US Presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s stock is up 30 percent (+$0.78 to $3.32) while President Barack Obama’s is down 10 percent (-$0.76 to $6.64).
Obama still holds a 66/34 lead to win the presidency as the gamblers out there find it.
Intrade.com is a prediction market that allows wagers from around the world including the US.
US Presidential Debate Betting Odds: Color of Romney’s Tie, RCP Average and More
You guessed it. There are actually US Presidential debate betting odds available. Only problem is, most Americans won’t be able to bet.
PaddyPower.com, the United Kingdom’s third largest online bookmaker, has released odds on Wednesday night’s (October 3) US Presidential debate but they do not accept bets from those living in the United States.
Obama Still Hovering Close to 1 to 4 Odds to be Re-Elected US President
While his odds were slashed around a half a point since last week, US President Barack Obama continues to be a heavy favorite over GOP nominee Mitt Romney to win next month’s Presidential race.
Gambling Scandal May Cost Mass Congressman: Tisei Now Leading in Polls
BOSTON (Associated Press) — A new poll gives Republican challenger Richard Tisei (TIH'-say) a slight lead over seven-term incumbent Democrat John Tierney in the state's 6th Congressional District, but the survey also finds nearly one-third of likely voters undecided.
No Mention of Offshore Gambling Biz During John Tierney Richard Tisei First Debate
Perhaps challenger Richard Tisei is saving the best for last but Thursday night’s first debate in Massachusetts 6th Congressional contest made no mention of incumbent Democrat John Tierney’s affiliation to an offshore sports betting enterprise.
Barney Frank Once had a ‘Pot Brownie’: Talks Internet Gambling on CNN (Video)
Talking about the legalization of marijuana, outgoing Democratic Congressman Barney Frank was asked by CNN’s Erin Burnett Wednesday evening if he actually smokes the stuff.
Frank replied: “I did have a brownie once. It made me sleepy.”
The openly gay Congressman was referring to pot brownies.
Ohio Presidential Betting Odds Have Obama as 1 to 6 Favorite
US President Barack Obama is a 1/6 odds favorite to win the Presidential elections in the state of Ohio this coming November at Sportsbook.com just as a number of polls now give Obama a 10 point lead in this critical swing state. [Sportsbook.com, in business since 1996, offers a wide variety of funding methods.
Mitt Romney, Barack Obama Swing States Betting Props
Sportsbook.com currently features a number of Mitt Romney / Barack Obama US Presidential swing states betting props available for your consumption.
Mitt Romney Odds of Becoming US President Now Longest Since May
Bad news for GOP Presidential nominee Mitt Romney as Sportsbook.com has just informed us that his odds of becoming the next President of the United States are 4/1, the longest we have seen since May of this year. The payout would be $40 for every $10 bet. Barack Obama’s odds were now slashed to 1/4.
Online Poker The Single Most Important Issue Since Yucca Mountain Says Reid
In a sharply worded letter to Republican Senator Dean Heller on Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid asserted that his colleague was avoiding the issue of legalizing online poker in their home state of Nevada, calling it “the most important issue facing Nevada since Yucca Mountain."
Reid was making reference to a planned deep geological repository storage facility that would have been located in the Yucca Mountain of south-central Nevada. That project would eventually be scrapped in 2010.
Harry Reid Doubles Down on Calling Out Republican Dean Heller Re: Online Poker Bill
Harry Reid on Tuesday blasted Nevada Republican Senator Dean Heller for failing to help pass through online poker legislation that would help create hundreds of new jobs and millions of dollars in added revenue in the Silver State.
While Nevada has already passed a measure legalizing Internet poker within that state’s borders, operators will be unable to capitalize on “real money” players from outside the state until federal legislation is passed.
Obama 60 Percent Chance of Being Re-Elected Says Betting Exchange
The online wagering exchange intrade.com has US President Barack Obama being re-elected with 60 percent backing.
Obama received a 6 percent bounce in polls following last week’s Democratic Convention.
Sheldon Adelson Backed PAC Goes After U.S. Rep. John Tierney for Family Gambling Troubles
BOSTON (Associated Press) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. John Tierney is the target of a new television ad from a political action committee bankrolled in part by billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson.
The ad focuses on the Salem Democrat’s family troubles.
Sports Handicapper Wayne Root Quits Libertarian Party
Wayne Root, author and the 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee, has quit the Libertarian party and plans to run for US Senate as a Republican.
US Presidential Elections Swing States Betting Odds has Obama Winning in All But One
US Presidential elections swing states betting odds were available from Sportsbook.com, one of the biggest online gambling companies in the world.
Not All Republicans on Same Page When It Comes to Legalizing Online Poker
It emerged this week that the Republican platform features wording that would look to quash the multi-billion dollar online gambling sector, and presumably Internet poker.
Millions of Americans suffer from problem or pathological gambling that can destroy families. We support the prohibition of gambling over the Internet and call for reversal of the Justice Department’s decision distorting the formerly accepted meaning of the Wire Act that could open the door to Internet betting.
Isaac Makes Beeline Towards Republican Convention: Odds Inch Towards 10 Percent
Wednesday 11 am EDT track projections have Tropical Storm Isaac heading straight towards Tampa, Florida just in time for next week’s Republican Convention, which will be hosted in that city.
The odds of this happening were around 2 percent Tuesday and Gambling911.com believes we will see that number jump closer to 10 percent. The cone center has Tampa under the gun just as the Convention is set to kick off Monday August 27 (2012). Isaac was expected to be a Category 1 Hurricane come Monday.
