Posted on 11/02/2020 9:56:40 PM PST by SmokingJoe
A MYSTERY British businessman has bet $5 MILLION on a Donald Trump victory at 37/20 — believed to be the largest political punt ever made.
The rich former-banker who is based offshore used a private bookies registered on the tiny Caribbean island Curacao for his risky gamble on today’s US presidential election.
The rich former-banker who is based offshore used a private bookies registered on the tiny Caribbean island Curacao for his risky gamble on today’s US presidential election.
The $5 MILLION bet is believed to be the largest political punt ever madeCredit: Reuters A pal of the fluttering financiar said he had consulted with "Trump camp insiders" before making the high risk bet that could net him a cheque of almost $15million on 2.85 return.
A betting industry source told The Sun: "Word of this bet has done the rounds and we think it's the biggest ever made on politics."
But the mystery punter was not alone in a last minute flurry of bets for the White House incumbent.
Ladbrokes said 3 in 4 of all bets for Trump in the final week of campaign.
Jessica O'Reilly of Ladbrokes said: "Biden looks home and hosed according to the bookies and pollsters, but even at the eleventh hour punters are continuing to back Trump at the odds on offer."
And Paddy Power said the volume of wagers placed on the two candidates over the last 24-hours has seen 93 per cent of the money backing Donald Trump to get a second term, with just 7 per cent going for Joe Biden.
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I’ve got money on it at predict it dot com.
I could win as much as four thousand, but will likely
win only $3 - $3.5 thousand.
If you watch your selections, you can cover yourself
rather well, and perhaps pick up some decent cash.
“victory at 37/20”. What does that fraction mean?
I’m not an experienced bettor.
You get $37 for every $20 you bet. Plus your original bet of $20.
I’m not a gambler, but he will make a profit of 9,250,000 plus his 5 million back.
i wish i knew where i could bet...
But just for laughs, let’s vote anyway.
I know Trump has won and all according to FR people, but that might not be enough...a strongly worded statement from members of FR saying Trump has won.llso lets vote anyway
:)
I leave in the morning to pick up all the old folks and get moving to the polls
Hey how far do you guys live from Staten Island.
In 5 hours I have to pick up two aunts: 86 and 90, an uncle: 92, and mom: 87..to go vote.
If I’m lucky they should all make it to the car by noon :)
Anyone want to hop over and take them..let me know.
And actually our vote is very important this year, max rose must go as house rep!!!
It was a fluke in a place where 57 percent went for Trump..
but off years do that..and part of the district is in brooklyn..which sucks
Those bettors can thank the MSM’s BS for anybody taking bets on this at all.
Oh. Got it.
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