November 2008

Will Minnesota be a repeat of Florida? You can bet on it!

Leighton Vaughan Williams / 24 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The Minnesota Senate race has still not been declared and with only a handful of votes between the two candidates it could go either way. The Betfair Prof, Leighton Vaughan Williams, takes a look at what's what......Read more »

The Betfair Prof: "The election was called at 4am, but Betfair watchers knew before midnight"

Leighton Vaughan Williams / 17 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The Betfair Prof tells us how Betfair got the U.S. Presidential Election right over four hours ahead of the media. How? Read on......Read more »

2012 Presidential Election Odds: Barack Obama must manage American decline

BePolitics.com / 13 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Mitt Romney leads the field of Republicans to stand in 2012, but in the meantime what is Barack Obama going to do that could impact the mid-terms in 2010 and beyond? Gregory Crouch at BePolitics gives us his take......Read more »

UK Politics Odds: Brown and Cameron hoping to cash in on Obama partnership

Ari Last / 12 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Amidst the widespread, global outpouring of exhilaration, excitement and anticipation surrounding the election of Barack Obama to the White House, the burning question on the tip of most people's tongue is "what's in it for me?"...Read more »

The Betfair Prof: "It's the strange case of the missing Electoral College vote!"

Leighton Vaughan Williams / 10 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Why has the issue of one Electoral College vote from last Tuesday's Presidential Election caused such a fuss on the Betfair markets? The Betfair Prof, Leighton Vaughan Williams, tells all......Read more »

2012 US Election Odds: Quit living in the past and keep up, it's time to focus on 2012

Ari Last / 06 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The dust has barely settled on Barack Obama's historic election win but for those punters not lacking in the foresight department, Betfair's 2012 U.S. Presidential Election market is now up and running...Read more »

Politics Betting: Memorable moments of the 2008 Presidential Election

Ari Last / 05 November 2008 / Leave a comment

A long thrilling campaign has come to an end. Barack Obama has made history, the American people have made history, electing an African American as their leader for the first time. Barack Obama's triumph is indeed a glorious one, and below we take a look at the key moments in...Read more »

U.S. Presidential Election: Barack Obama is the next President of the United States

Mike Robb / 05 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Democrat Barack Obama has won a landslide victory in the US Presidential Election, though some states are yet to be declared......Read more »

Election Night: Live

Editor / 04 November 2008 / 1 Comments

For all the latest news and information that is affecting the Presidential Election markets be sure to keep an eye here on Betting@Betfair......Read more »

Knockout Victory for Obama: the Betfair Movie

Editor / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Democrat has a 92% chance of becoming next US President....Read more »

US Presidential Election Betting: Is there value to be found at "the moment of truth"?

Chicken Dinner / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Having led every poll since mid-September, the Democrats have got to believe that this is their year. But, even if Barack Obama runs away it, the rolling fields of the republic could yet yield value for punters, says Chicken Dinner....Read more »

Presidential Election Betting State Profile: Missouri

Mike Robb / 04 November 2008 / 2 Comments

Missouri is the bellwether state in the United States. In every single presidential election since 1904 bar one (1956), Missouri has voted for the man who has gone on to become President. Will they be right this time?...Read more »

US Politics Odds State Profile: Florida

Mike Robb / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Florida is as pivotal as ever this year. Barack Obama leads at the moment according to both the Betfair market and the majority of opinion polls, but there are many factors that will impact the outcome of the race in the Sunshine State. Count John McCain out at your peril......Read more »

Swing State Odds State Profile: Ohio Betting

Ari Last / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The news that the swing State of Ohio is leaning towards a Democratic victory will come as a hammer blow to Senator McCain. After all, no Republican candidate has ever reached the White House without winning in the "Buckeye State"....Read more »

United States Election Odds: Indiana state betting profile

Ari Last / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Back in April while contesting the Democratic leadership run off with Hilary Clinton, Barack Obama described Indiana as a "tiebreaker". Six months down the line, and the state knows as the "Cross-Roads of America" is playing its part once more as a key barometer or how the Presidential Election is...Read more »

Democrat v Republican Betting 2008: Pennsylvania state profile

Ari Last / 04 November 2008 / 1 Comments

A state with a history of close run election day battles and with a vast amount of electoral seats up for grabs, Pennsylvania is a battleground that the Democrats will be keen to hold onto, and the Republicans desperate to snare......Read more »

US Election Odds State Profile: North Carolina

Ari Last / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Only once in the past forty years has the State of North Carolina voted a Democrat into office and that was for fellow South Easterner Jimmy Carter in 1976. What's going to happen this time round? Ali Last tells all......Read more »

US Election Odds State Profile: Georgia

Mike Robb / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

If John McCain loses Georgia he has no chance of winning the election. We take a look at what's what......Read more »

United States Presidential Election Odds: North Dakota state profile

Ari Last / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Surely the Republicans can't lose North Dakota... Can they?...Read more »

US Politics Odds State Profile: Virginia betting

Ari Last / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Can the Democrats win Virginia for the first time since 1964? Amazingly, it's looking that way. Ari Last takes a look at the situation......Read more »

US Election Odds: New Mexico betting profile

Ari Last / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

There is a long list of reasons why New Mexico should vote for John McCain, yet the state's five Electoral College votes are set for the Obama tally according to Betfair customers. This state could go either way, says Ari Last......Read more »

US Presidential Election Odds State Profile: Colorado Betting

Ari Last / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Like Hastings and Waterloo, a win on the Battleground of Colorado will be exceptionally sweet and significant for the victor. Nine Electoral votes are up for grabs and if Barack Obama can benefit from a swing as large as this, he would be destined for the White House....Read more »

US Presidential Election Race: Follow the money

Editor / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Where did the money go on the eve of the 2008 US Presidential Election?...Read more »

US President Betting Morning View: Barack Obama has one foot in the White House

Mike Robb / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Barack Obama is striding towards victory in the Presidential Election today, according to Betfair users. As of 1000 GMT the Democrat leads 95% to 5% - his biggest lead since Betfair's markets opened....Read more »

USA Election Odds: Staying up for the election? Try not to snooze at the following moments

Ari Last / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Whether you're betting on it or you simply enjoy the spectacle that is the political arena, American Election Night is bound to have you enthralled. And for those of you who plan to forgo sleep in order to follow the events of Tuesday Night, below is a guide of what...Read more »

The Daily Video: The time for campaigning is over, it's down to the voters

Editor / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The campaigning is over, time is up, it's time to let the voters decide. Take a look at what is arguably the best video of this election cycle to get you in the mood for the long day ahead as America goes to the polls......Read more »

American Politics Odds State Profile: Nevada Betting

Ari Last / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The 1996 hit film "Swingers" starring a young Vince Vaughan and Jon Favreau to the untrained eye was a tale of the highs and lows of Las Vegas nightlife and debauchery, yet for those with a keen eye on Politics and a rather odd sense of humour, the film could...Read more »

US Election: Betfair's Quotes of the Campaign

Ari Last / 03 November 2008 / Leave a comment

You have to feel for the election candidates. For months on end every word they utter is intensely scrutinized and in turn, they are often ridiculed and mocked by the unforgiving masses. In keeping with that, here are some of the more amusing quotes which have emerged throughout this fascinating...Read more »

U.S. Election Odds: The Bradley Effect can put John McCain right back in contention

Editor / 03 November 2008 / 1 Comments

Political correctness has impacted upon all our lives. Chairmen are now the less authoritative-sounding chairpeople, children can't play conkers without donning armour, and, because of the EU, our bananas no longer bend. Now it is insidiously creeping into the political lexicon too, says Eliot Pollak......Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why John McCain will win the US Election

The Betfair Contrarian / 03 November 2008 / 1 Comments

All the rage is about Barack Obama walking away with the election this year, but hope still remains for the Republicans and John McCain, says the Betfair Contrarian......Read more »

US President Odds: Follow the money

Mike Robb / 03 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Where did the money go on Sunday?...Read more »

Obama McCain Betting: The glass ceiling was cracked by Hillary Clinton and smashed by Barack Obama

BePolitics.com / 03 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Election Day is finally here and McCain/Palin are still in with a shout, says S T Shepherd at BePolitics......Read more »

US Presidential Betting: The Morning View

Ari Last / 03 November 2008 / Leave a comment

With less than a day to go until the polling booths open, the race for the White House has reached boiling point. Betting.Betfair takes a look at the stories making the headlines this Monday morning......Read more »

Obama McCain Odds: The Implication of Barack Obama

BePolitics.com / 03 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Barack Obama is the change that both American and the world as a whole needs, says Chris Gaynor from BePolitics......Read more »

US Presidential Election Odds: Can McCain pull off an 'inside straight'?

Leighton Vaughan Williams / 03 November 2008 / Leave a comment

How can John McCain beat Barack Obama in today's Presidential Election? Completing the 'straight' is his only option, says Professor Leighton Vaughan Williams......Read more »

Presidential Election Odds: Obama girl takes United States by storm

Editor / 03 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Perhaps a phenomenon that has been less widely reported outside the USA, Obama girl has been a real sensation Stateside. With more than 10 million hits on her Youtube video, we thought it was time to introduce the election betting world to the craze that is Obama girl......Read more »

US Presidential Election Morning View: What states are still toss ups on Betfair?

Mike Robb / 02 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This list, if nothing else, says a lot by the states not on it. In particular, the absence of Pennsylvania and Ohio should cause real concern for the McCain camp especially given the money, time and effort that has been put into them......Read more »

U.S. Electoral College Tie Odds: Nancy Pelosi for U.S. President?

BePolitics.com / 02 November 2008 / Leave a comment

God Bless America? God bless the antiquities of the US electoral system more like which, given a minor miracle, could deliver Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to the Oval Office come November 4th. Anna Rutter from BePolitics tells all......Read more »

McCain Obama Odds: Money makes the world go round, and that includes the Presidency

Ari Last / 02 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The 2008 Presidential Election campaign has been the most costly exercise in democracy the world has ever seen, and most of it has been spent by Barack Obama......Read more »

Presidential Election Betting: Follow the Money from Saturday 1st November 2008

Editor / 02 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Volumes up again yesterday as interest in Tuesday's Presidential bout increases even further. So where did the money go?...Read more »

McCain Obama Betting Daily Video: A two-minute look at the four key figures in the U.S. Election

Editor / 02 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Feel like you don't yet know the four candidates yet - Barack Obama and Joe Biden for the Democrats, John McCain and Sarah Palin for the Republicans? This should clear it up in a two-minute salvo of fun......Read more »

US Presidential Campaign: There is a real feeling of hope in the Obama camp

Editor / 01 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This post was left as a comment to the Pennsylvania state profile here on Betting@Betfair, and it was so good we thought it should be reposted as an article for all to see......Read more »

USA Presidential Election Betting: What does it mean to be a Republican?

BePolitics.com / 01 November 2008 / Leave a comment

There's a lot of ideology behind being a Republican, such as judicial restraint, reduced income taxes and high spending on the military, as characterised by John McCain. Not all Republicans are pro-life evangelicals as characterised by George W. Bush and Sarah Palin, says Alice Dale of BePolitics......Read more »