Another US celebrity stoked the fire about becoming US President causing a betting spree
Oprah Winfrey threw her hat in the ring for US Presidency earlier in the week when she tweeted an article by New York Post who called her the Democrats best hope. Even though Oprah isn’t the only celebrity to be among the favourites for the role, her odds have shorten to put her in serious contention.
Donald Trump remains 11/4 favourite to regain the position in 2020, however a second term now looks more unlikely, as he was 11/10 at the beginning of the year. Since Winfrey stoked the simmering flames, her odds have been cut from 80/1 to as short as 6/1 (implying a 14.3% chance), however she remains 40/1 with William Hill.
Since Oprah’s tweet on the 29th, she has accounted for 45% for the 2020 Presidential election compared to 16% on Donald Trump. Those bets include a couple of bullish punters who have staked just over £100 on her to win the election at 40/1.
Other celebrities who are amongst the favourites include Mark Zuckerberg and Dwayne Johnson. If you’re looking for a real shock you can back Kanye West at 150/1.
Oddschecker spokesperson, George Elek "Oprah succeeding Donald Trump maybe hard to comprehend, but nothing in America is too absurd, eighteen months before the last election Trump himself was a 100/1 chance of winning the election. We expected the bets to roll in following her tweet, however we didn't think she'll be still topping the betting a few days following"
@jpodhoretz Thanks for your VOTE of confidence!Democrats’ best hope for 2020: Oprah | New York Post https://t.co/tvt82v8cMH
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) September 28, 2017
