In order to legally wager on United States elections, you’ll have to visit a sportsbook outside of the country. While handicapping poll results is nothing new, there are still some very understandable reasons why it hasn’t made its way to the states.
If you live close enough up north, you can, however, hop across the border with your cellphone and start placing wagers now in Ontario.
DraftKings Sportsbook has posted live odds for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, and while many of the names are quite familiar, there are another handful that will stop you cold in your tracks—and also maybe have you considering a small bet on them.
.@DKSportsbook in Ontario has posted odds on the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.
Donald Trump (+250) is the favorite, followed by Ron DeSantis (+300) and Joe Biden (+550).
Betting on elections is not currently allowed at sportsbooks in the U.S. pic.twitter.com/EFeXtGCCAu
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Let’s run through the most absurd “candidates” here.