Politics

With Election Day approaching on November 3, the 2026 gubernatorial elections are drawing increasing attention as Republicans and Democrats compete for control of state governments across the country. 36 governorships are up for grabs, with several races showing close polling, heavy campaign spending, and major disagreements over taxes, healthcare, immigration, and economic policy. Political betting … Read more

With the November 3 election approaching, 2026 midterm betting markets are increasingly focused on control of Congress and a handful of competitive U.S. Senate races. Republicans currently hold the Senate majority, while dozens of districts are contested for control of the House, making the eventual combination of House and Senate control one of the largest … Read more

As of early 2026, the Trump administration has made the acquisition of Greenland a central pillar of its “Donroe Doctrine,” a modern reinterpretation of the Monroe Doctrine. This has sparked significant international tension, particularly with Denmark and NATO allies. BetUS has released a series of odds on Greenland’s future, including its potential statehood and whether … Read more

The US government officially entered a shutdown at 12:01 AM today after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline. The Senate vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance the legislation, leading to a halt in many federal operations, except for essential services such as law enforcement and national … Read more