Politics Betting: Italy favourite for next EU exit vote
At the end of a dramatic week in southern Europe, Italy and Spain both have new governments. Meanwhile, the odds on a second Brexit referendum have shortened...
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Italian Election Update: Tajani favourite to be Italy's next Prime Minister
The outcome of Sunday's Italian election remains difficult to predict - as the wide open betting demonstrates - and the biggest party could be locked out of ...
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Italian General Election: Berlusconi a lively outsider for a fifth term as PM
The Five Star Movement look set to win the most seats in the March 4 elections but the question of who will be the next Italian Prime Minister is far less cl...
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Five political betting markets to follow in 2018
At the end of another unforgettable year in politics, Paul Krishnamurty looks ahead to the most interesting markets for 2018...
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2017 Review: The year of the liberal backlash
At the end of another unpredictable year, Paul Krishnamurty looks to explain the dynamics behind the drama on Betfair's political markets...
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German Politics: Angela Merkel on the drift in next Chancellor betting
As Europe adjusts to the news that talks to form a new German government have fallen apart, Max Liu discusses how the betting markets have reacted and asks A...
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European Politics: Will the SNP take inspiration from Catalan separatists?
Spain is in crisis with Catalans voting to secede and the government in Madrid imposing direct rule. Will the SNP, and other pro-independence parties, feel e...
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Politics Betting: Market updates ahead of the German and New Zealand Elections
We've got another big political weekend ahead with elections in both Germany and New Zealand. Paul Krishnamurty updates the market trends and explains some k...
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German Election Betting: Don't bank on another grand coalition
The next big election is in Germany next weekend, where Angela Merkel is rated near-certain to win a fourth term as Chancellor. Paul Krishnamurty previews an...
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Czech and Austrian Elections Betting: It could be all change
Austria and the Czech Republic go to the polls over the next few months with the posts of Chancellor and President up for grabs, respectively. A 31-year old ...
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