UK Bookmakers bet on Obama - Online Bingo News

Political gambling in the UK and Ireland is entirely legal, which is good news for those of us who like to have a flutter on such events as the next President of the USA. With many online bingo fans well versed in US politics, bingo sites such as Paddy Power Bingo and Bet365 Bingo offer easy access for bingo fans to put their prediction powers to the test and have a wee punt on Obama or McCain.

In mid-September the odds between Obama and McCain were fairly even, but the ever-increasing struggles of the national economy gave the Obama team a sizeable lead.

Most bookmakers are backing Obama to win the US Presidency, some bookmakers claiming that they've already paid out to bettors who placed wagers on Obama earlier in the year. Some bookmakers have also opened books for the 2012 elections, Paddy Power lists Obama as 2-3 favourite for 2012, with Mitt Romney, Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin and John McCain bringing up the rear.

John McCain seems to be more sympathetic to the issues of online gambling including online bingo, casino, poker or sportsbetting, while Obama remains uncommitted. Whoever the next President of the USA may be, there's still a chance to put your money where your mouth is.

Written by Charlene Grey for BingoStreet.com – the top authority in the UK for bingo online and the best bingo promotions.