The French Presidential election betting has online bookies geared up for a close race between the two or possibly four leading candidates. Incumbent Emmanuelle Macron has been in power since 2017 and his presidency has been littered with protests, especially the populist yellow vest demonstrations.
A new era in German politics with Anglea Merkel stepping down after being Chancellor since 2005. The race is on for her successor along with which parties will form the next coalition German government, the bookmakers have the race very close.
Time magazine recognizes people who have made the biggest impact on society during the course of the year, in its Person Of The Year Award. It goes to someone who has affected the course of the year both for good or for ill.
Weather betting odds are being offered more often as bookmakers look to tempt us to bet on our obsession. Will it be hot or cold or dry or raining, will the temperature soar or plummet, the bookies are opening up more and more of these niche markets enabling those who follow the weather to back their opinion.
The Batley and Spen By-Election will again be the focus for the two main political parties in England. The Conservatives will want to build on their victory in the Hartlepool By-Election and Labour will be fighting tooth and nail not to lose another north of England seat. The outcome is in the balance.
The Hartlepool by-election will take place in May 2021 and will be an indication of the standings of both the Government and the Labour party. The by-election was called after the sitting Labour MP Keith Hill resigned.
The leader of the devolved Scottish Government is titled the First Minister. They are in charge of carrying out the Government policy. The First Minister is nominated by the Scottish Parliament, and there are normally betting odds available on the race.
Betting is regularly available on all things related to the British Royal Family. From births to marriages, our fascination with the Royals seems to know no bounds.
Will Scotland and its voters choose to stay or break away from the UK? The online bookmakers have a range of betting odds on Scottish politics including what date will the Scottish Referendum take place.