Just hours away from Election Day, betting markets show one of the tightest races in recent history, with Republican candidate former President Donald Trump holding a slight edge over Democrat candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. According to the latest data from Oddschecker, Trump�s probability of victory stands at 56%, while Harris is close behind at 44%.

The odds currently place Trump at 8/11 (-138) and Harris at 5/4 (+125). Trump�s lead has slightly decreased from the 60% backing he saw in October, while Harris�s odds have improved from 47% over the same period.

�As we head into the final hours before Election Day, the betting markets are showing some decisive shifts, especially in the swing states,� said Leon Blackman, spokesperson for the UK-based Oddschecker, which compiles odds from 80 sources. �Trump�s lead in the overall odds reflects a trend we�ve seen steadily build throughout October, but recent betting sentiment has shown a late surge for Harris, particularly in states like Michigan and Pennsylvania.�

In key swing states, Republicans are picking up betting support in Arizona and Nevada, while North Carolina and Pennsylvania remain stable with Republicans holding a slight edge. Michigan and Wisconsin are the only two states where Democrats are the betting favorites, while Georgia shows a slight dip in Republican probability.

The Betfair Exchange, a major platform for political betting, has recorded over $220 million in wagers on the U.S. election, making it the second-most bet-upon political event in history, following the 2020 election where an unprecedented $2.6 billion was wagered.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)