Betting Strategy

We're almost there... But as the year 2020 has proven, little in this world seems assured anymore these days. While November 3 usually sees an election called, a concession given, and an amicable departure from the bad blood of campaign politics, this year it may not mark the finish line. Still, you may want to get your bets in while you can.

What exactly goes into forming the odds on a political event such as the US presidential election? The honest answer - it's not an exact science, it's hard to pinpoint, and the variables are many...

The last of the debates is upon us. Cloudbet's Electoral College map has seen some movement, and in key swing states the race looks awfully tight. Betting positions taken in opposition to the odds have continued, perhaps leading credence to the idea that the pollsters still aren't to be trusted.

Cloudbet's Electoral College map suggests that the gap between Biden and Trump is widening. But in key swing states the polls suggest the race is tighter than the betting markets imply. There's also some evidence that betting positions might be at odds with the odds... is that enough to portent a possible surprise?

The president’s health has thrown this election another curveball. Ahead of the vice presidential debate, Cloudbet's Electoral College map shows the swing states of Florida and North Carolina turning Blue - but by the narrowest of margins.

With the first presidential debate over, the market lines on the two candidates have shifted a little - with challenger Joe Biden strengthening his position as favourite. It will take a little longer to see how the debate plays out for the individual state markets and Cloudbet will track movements to ensure our politics offering provides our players with the most comprehensive and best possible way to bet on the US presidential election with bitcoin.

With so much at stake, the huge amount of attention being paid to any potential predictors of this election outcome is no surprise. With the validity of opinion polls under question, can US election betting markets assume that role? Ahead of the first presidential debate, Cloudbet proudly rolls out it's comprehensive politics offering for anyone looking to bet with bitcoin on the US election.

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Ordinarily when you place a bet on the outcome of a soccer match, you’d choose between home, draw or away. Asian handicaps were first introduced to provide a competitive price to a short-priced favourite. We explain how Asian handicaps work.