Betting on the U.S. presidential election is not available in the United States, and it has never been available since the legalization of sports betting in the U.S.
However, other countries have offered the ability to bet on the next U.S. President. That includes a market FanDuel had in Canada — until recently.
FanDuel Canada has decided to suspend its U.S. presidential markets after the attempted assassination of presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday.
“In light of recent events, FanDuel has made the decision to suspend its US election markets,” FanDuel Canada said in a statement.
Per @FDSportsbook, on U.S. #Election2024#PresidentialElection odds, which were being offered in Canada:
"In light of recent events, FanDuel has made the decision to suspend its US election markets."
Generally, when markets are suspended, all bets are still live, unless…
— Patrick Everson (@PatrickE_Vegas) July 15, 2024
BetMGM also removed its presidential markets on BetMGM Canada. However, the market is still available in the United Kingdom at BetMGM UK.
Trump is the clear-cut favorite to win the election, with his odds sitting at -400 at BetMGM. Joe Biden, Trump's opponent, comes in at +400.
Trump's lead in the odds has only grown in recent weeks after his debate against Biden and the assassination attempt.
Due to rumors of Biden potentially dropping out of the election, fellow Democrats currently sit behind him on the odds board.
Vice President Kamala Harris is 10-1 to win the presidential election, while California Governor Gavin Newsom sits at 20-1. Libertarian candidate Robert F. Kennedy, who may be the only name to make it on the ballot with Trump and Biden, is 50-1 to win the election.
