# What are the latest London odds on the U.S. election?

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**Created:** [November 6, 2000, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-latest-london-odds-on-the-u-s-election/39890 "2000-11-06T02:52:36Z")\
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Every four years, just before the presidential primary elections begin, the news magazines print the bookmakers’ odds for all the candidates, even long-shots like Gary Bauer. Since betting on presidential elections is illegal in the U.S. they publish the odds from London oddsmakers like [Ladbrokes](https://www.ladbrokes.com). But then you never hear what the updated odds are as the election comes nearer. Is Ladbrokes still taking bets? I couldn’t find any indication on their web site.

If there are bookmakers still legally taking bets overseas, what are the current odds? (I’m not going to place a bet, I’m just curious what the odds might be).