Politics : HID Betfair Australia

A sporting chance...

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:38:02 +1000

John Harms offers his creative spin on where the markets are in the winter of our discontent.

Greens to win a seat @ [1.82]

Wed, 05 May 2010 08:14:32 +1000

Paul Krishnamurty tells us why there's a very good chance that the Green Party will win a seat at this year's election and, surprise surprise, it's most likely to come in the most radical part of the country...Brighton.

Three hung parliament scenarios and the betting implications

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:45:43 +1000

British politics is entering unprecedented territory and punting opportunities abound as the various likely scenarios appear. Paul Krishnamurty examines three options.

General Election Bet of the Day - Conservatives to win Keighley

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:42:24 +1000

Paul Krishnamurty isn't too convinced the Conservatives can win the most seats in this year's election but has found a seat up in Yorkshire that they look a good price to take...

General Election 2010: Second debate betting reaction

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:35:39 +1000

Cameron wobbled then rallied with an immigration special in the last 30 minutes, Clegg couldn't match last week's heroics while Brown looks doomed. Eliot Pollak digests the second debate and reviews the betting moves.

Why the Conservatives won't win the most seats

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:14:16 +1000

The Tories - perhaps more than Labour - are suffering from an attack by Clan Clegg. Now the Betfair Contrarian turns the heat up under Cam and co. by outlining why the Blues may not even win the most seats at the coming general election.

First debate betting reaction

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:54:26 +1000

Clegg impresses, Brown makes least gaffes, and the other one plays at being PM before he's got the job done. Eliot Pollak reviews debate no.1

Three straws for Tory layers to clutch

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:48:04 +1000

The polls don't look good for Labour but the fight is not over for Brown and co. Here are three reasons why Labour may still pull off a shock.

General Election Betting: Fifty seats that will decide the election - seats 46-50

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:18:57 +1000

Paul Krishnamurty talks us through five more constituencies whose outcome could have a huge impact on the result of the general election.

Brown and Labour stand firm in Scotland

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:50:36 +1000

The ruling party have less to fear in Scotland than in other parts of the country, in fact, argues Paul Krishnamurty, they can be backed to win a few key seats in the forthcoming general election.

Slice and dice as Rudd pulls a wedgey

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:08:21 +1000

With the dust settling on a tumultuous month of sex scandal and leadership turmoil Frank Duval tries to sniff out the value.

Tiger's new mate is all smiles

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:33:48 +1000

The Victorian Government is a certainty to claim the next election, due in November 2010. Take the 1.20 on offer now from the bookies and lay it off later on the exchange at what will be a very tight quote.

THE BETFAIR EARLY CROW

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:23:37 +1000

Punting on politics can be like interest in the bank but the latest opinion polls suggest it's worth holding off for a little while longer before unloading on the Australian federal election.

US Election Betting: The White House race, state by state

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:35:49 +1000

To become the next president, a candidate must win 270 electoral votes. Here's the current forecast...

US Election Swing State Odds: Traditional Republican states are now fair game for Obama

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:01:02 +1000

Betfair markets indicate that past Republican strongholds are on the verge of switching allegiance. Is any state 'safe' for John McCain anymore?