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Post Midterm Presidential Odds on Ron DeSantis Shift to +110 GOP, +250 Elected

Post Midterm Presidential Odds on Ron DeSantis Shift

It is safe to say the biggest victor of the midterm elections is Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, though his odds to become the next President of the United States hadn't shifted as dramatically as one might have thought.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/10/2022

Ron DeSantis 2022 Betting Odds

Online gambling websites will be offering odds on both his Florida re-election chances in November 2022 and potential US Presidential run in 2024.  DeSantis has not officially announced a Presidential campaign.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/09/2022

Fetterman Wins, Closes as +135 Dog at BetOnline, More Stunners

Fetterman Wins, Closes as +135 Dog at BetOnline, More Stunners

As expected Wednesday morning, many of the U.S. midterm elections were still undecided.  It was likely that the Georgia Senate race will not be graded for a few more weeks as neither candidate are likely to get over the required 50 percent of the vote, thus resulting in a runoff.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/09/2022

Midterms Odds Shifting Toward Dems Over Last 48 hours Say Oddsmakers

Midterms Odds Shifting Toward Dems Over Last 48 hours Say Oddsmakers

Following a month of lopsided betting patterns in favor of the Republicans, trends have moved back slightly towards the Democrats over the last 48 hours as polls began opening across the U.S. on Tuesday.  Results will start rolling in around 7 pm ET.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/08/2022

Political Betting Expert Tells Gamblers How to Win

Political Betting Expert Tells Gamblers How to Win

You can’t walk into a casino sportsbook in the United States and place a bet on a political election, such as who your state’s next governor or senator will be.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/06/2022

Can I Bet the Midterms From My State on DraftKings?

Can I Bet the Midterms From My State on DraftKings?

This year's U.S. Midterm elections are expected to shatter previous records, especially if early voting in some states is any indication.  If you are looking to place bets on the 2022 Midterms, you won't be able to do so at DraftKings.  Sites like BetOnline, on the other hand, specialize in election betting.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/04/2022

Red Hot U.S. Senate Races Show Some Tight Odds... But Mostly Big Wins for Republicans

Red Hot U.S. Senate Races Show Some Tight Odds

Paul Krishnamurty, a political betting analyst for BetOnline with over 30 years experience, continues to cruch the numbers all week long leading up to Tuesday's big day. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/01/2022

Latest Polls, Odds One Week Out From 2022 Midterms

Latest Polls, Odds One Week Out From 2022 Midterms

Mehmet Oz takes narrow lead over Democrat John Fetterman - With one just one week left until the Midterms, GOP candidate Mehmet Oz has taken his first lead in the Pennsylvania Senate race.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/30/2022

Trump Twitter Odds - Reinstatement on Halloween, Bet the First Tweet

Trump Twitter Odds - Reinstatement on Halloween, Bet the First Tweet

Elon Musk's Twitter takeover was completed on Friday.  In doing so, he fired one of the company's top executives.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/28/2022

Fetterman Bounces Back, Pelosi Home Invasion October Surprise: Latest Midterm Odds

Fetterman Bounces Back, Pelosi Home Invasion October Surprise: Latest Midterm Odds

Fetterman suffered a stroke in the early summer and continues to recover.  He still has difficulties communicating and that was evident in Tuesday night's debate.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/28/2022

PA Senate Odds Massive Swing After Debate Debacle

PA Senate Odds Massive Swing After Debate Debacle

Andrew Surabian said that one of John Fetterman's comments in last night's debate may have been the "saddest moment" he's ever seen on stage.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/26/2022

BetOnline Pulls PA Odds Following Debate Debacle (Now Updated)

Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman is lucky to have survived after suffering a stroke in the early summer.  While mostly recovered, Fetterman still has difficulties speaking, and this came across in Tuesday night's highly anticipated debate.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/26/2022

Oz Favored!!!

Oz Favored!!!

For the first time since the primaries, GOP Pennsylvania Senate candidate Mehmet Oz is the favorite to win in this year's Midterms.  He was listed at -140 and Fetterman came in with Even odds as of October 24.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/24/2022

UK Prime Minister Odds for 9 Candidates Showed Clear Favorite.... And Sunak to Assume Role

Elizabeth Truss' position as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom spanned just 44 days...and it only took a few days to find her replacement.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/24/2022

Liz Truss Steps Down, Boris Johnson Coming Back? Latest Odds, and a Casino Coming to Times Square?

Liz Truss Steps Down, Boris Johnson Coming Back? Latest Odds

The favorite as of Thursday morning was Rishi Sunak at +165 odds, paying out $16.50 for every $10 bet or $165 for every $100 bet.  Both Boris Johnson and another former PM, Theresa May, are among the mix.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Oct/20/2022

Oz Closes Gap With Fetterman in New Pennsylvania Poll: Latest Odds

Oz Closes Gap With Fetterman in New Pennsylvania Poll: Latest Odds

John Fetterman (D) was coming in at -130 odds to win the 2022 Pennsylvania Senate race. Dr. Mehmet Oz (R) was now at -110.  Both candidates are now in the minus category, meaning the reward is lower than the risk.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/19/2022

Vegas Odds for Trump Testimony Before January 6 Commission Not as Long as One Might Think

Vegas Odds for Trump Testimony Before January 6 Commission

Meanwhile, Kari Lake in the Arizona Governor's race is gaining momentum as a key figurehead in the Republican Party, and now she’s a -300 favorite to defeat Katie Hobbs in Arizona’s gubernatorial race.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/17/2022

AZ Governor Betting: Kari Lake Interview Abruptly Cancelled, Katie Hobbs MIA

AZ Governor Betting: Kari Lake Interview Abruptly Cancelled, Katie Hobbs MIA

Republican Kari Lake is coming in as the -190 favorite to be elected the next Governor of Arizona.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/13/2022

Midterm Betting: Oz Tries to Reel in Black Voters, Walker's Confused Bull Ditches 3 Prego Heifers

Oz Tries to Reel in Black Voters, Walker's Confused Bull Ditches 3 Prego Heifers

These Midterm elections are getting stranger by the day it seems.  The odds haven't moooooved much in recent days.  Oh boy!

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/12/2022

Who to Bet on in the 2022 Senate Races: Full Breakdown

Who to Bet on in the 2022 Senate Races: Full Breakdown

Regardless of which party you support, smart gamblers will look at trending, pricing and the latest polls when it comes to betting on this year's U.S. Senate races.  There are a couple of key races on the Senate front that the bookmakers like BetOnline have honed in on.  Let's take a look at each of these.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Oct/11/2022

Herschel Walker Admits to Relationship With Woman Who Says He Paid for Her Abortion: Latest Odds

The woman has since provided both The New York Times and The Daily Beast a copy of a $575 receipt from an Atlanta abortion clinic as well as a copy of a $700 check that she said was a reimbursement check from Walker.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/10/2022

Herschel Walker and GOP Senate Odds Take Hit Amid Report

Herschel Walker and GOP Senate Odds Take Hit Amid Report

It's not all bad for the Republicans though as races in Nevada and Arizona grow tighter in their favor according to recent polls.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/06/2022

Herschel Walker Says He Doesn't Know Woman Alleging He Paid for Abortion: She's His Child's Mother

Herschel Walker Says He Doesn't Know Woman Alleging He Paid for Abortion

BetOnline had pulled odds on the Georgia race immediately following the initial news of the abortion payment.  And now the story is only getting worse.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/05/2022

Accusations That Herschel Walker Paid for Girlfriend's Abortion Forces Book to Pull Odds

Accusations That Herschel Walker Paid for Girlfriend's Abortion Could Affect GA Senate Odds

The woman at the center of this latest scandal has receipts and even a “get well” card allegedly given to her by the former football star.  Walker is running on the GOP ticket.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/04/2022

Bet on Dr Oz to Win in PA: Odds Still Have Him as the Dog as he Draws Closer

Mehmet Oz is making a move in the Pennsylvania Republican primary race, and political bettors have taken notice.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/03/2022

PA Senate Race Still Tight: Fetterman Favored at -200

PA Senate Race Still Tight: Fetterman Favored at -200

While Fetterman has been favored over the past few months, the current polls indicate these two candidates are in a statistical tie.  Fetterman's double digit lead has evaporated.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/03/2022

Shock Poll as Charlie Crist Leads Ron DeSantis After Migrant Flight: Latest Odds

Shock Poll as Charlie Crist Leads Ron DeSantis After Migrant Flight: Latest Odds

BetOnline still has Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis a -1500 favorite to be re-elected this November, but there could be some value in betting on his opponent, Democrat Charlie Crist.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/25/2022

Biden's Approval Rating Ticks Up 3 Points, Trump Matches Low Point: Latest Odds

Biden's Approval Rating Ticks Up 3 Points, Trump Matches Low Point: Latest Odds

BetOnline was offering a payout of $80 for every $10 bet if Biden's approval rating remains above 44% by Mid-October in addition to the latest chances of a Trump indictment, which were now at Even odds.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/23/2022

Could Trump's Full Embrace of QAnon Be Hurting His Odds?

Could Trump's Full Embrace of QAnon Be Hurting His Odds?

Trump's approval rating is the second lowest it's been since he came onto the political scene.  Biden's approval rating is still low but did reach an 11-month high in recent days.  Senate races continue to tighten.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/20/2022

Ron DeSantis Remains -3000 Favorite Even After Migrant "Mishap"

Ron DeSantis Remains -3000 Favorite Even After Migrant "Mishap"

Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is taking credit for sending dozens of undocumented migrants via two planes to Martha's Vineyard.  It's a move that may make some in the Republican base ecstatic while angering others in South Florida's right-leaning Latin American communities.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/16/2022

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