The three sites all reported an 83 percent probability of a Clinton victory on Tuesday. A Ladbrokes spokesman said that amount was 'at least double' the amount wagered on the 2012 election. Ladbrokes, a UK-based gambling company, said about 5 million pounds, or a little over $6 million, had been bet on the 2016 presidential election since its markets on the race opened four years ago. Nonetheless, he expects the 2016 race to be among the top 10-most-traded events on the site.Įven people with no knowledge of politics know who Trump is, said Mac An Iomaire said, explaining the runaway popularity of the U.S. The site has had about $4.38 million bet on the race so far.įor Paddy Power, sporting events remain the site's 'bread and butter,' with politics more of a 'niche market,' Mac An Iomaire said. presidential election 'is definitely on course to be the biggest political event,' said spokesman Féilim Mac An Iomaire. On Ireland's Paddy Power, which merged with Betfair earlier this year, the U.S. Personal Loans for 670 Credit Score or Lower Personal Loans for 580 Credit Score or Lower Best Debt Consolidation Loans for Bad Credit
