Electoral College Parlays Make Presidential Betting Cheaper

• States like Texas (-2500) and Florida (-4000) show expensive odds for the Republicans to win their electoral votes.
• Similarly, the Democrats are favored to win states like New Jersey and Colorado – both at -3300 odds.
• Bettors have found a way to combine these political bets to create cheaper parlays on the election.

PHOENIX – Political bettors are finding new ways to leverage state-based Electoral College odds for higher returns. The twist?

Electoral College parlays.

By betting on the outcome of several key states at once – either for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris – they’re combining outcomes for a less expensive or bigger potential payout.

Although most presidential election sportsbooks don’t allow direct Electoral College parlays, bettors have found a workaround by submitting requests through social media channels like Twitter. Many sportsbooks have accommodated these requests.

Popular Electoral College Parlay Options for 2024

Here are a few Bovada election odds from bettors who have requested them through “Whatsyawager” on X.

• Trump to Win Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina+215

This parlay focuses on pivotal swing states that Trump is competitive in. But it means, he’s taking all of them! He is the current 2024 betting favorite and recent shifts have him favored in all of these swing states too. Still, it would take a lot to not lose of Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, or Georgia.

• Trump to Win Alaska, Florida, Iowa, Ohio, Maine, South Carolina, Texas -300

This parlay on traditionally red states offers lower odds at -300, meaning a $300 wager would return $400. Though returns are lower (only $100 in profit), it provides a safer play for those trying to win a lottery ticket at legal sports betting sites.

• Colorado (Dem), New Hampshire (Dem), Virginia (Dem), Florida (Rep), Iowa (Rep), Ohio (Rep)-225

This mix-and-match parlay combines likely Democratic wins in the Northeast and Republican control in Midwest and Southern states. To profit $100, one would need to risk $225. With slightly cheaper odds than the previous parlay, this is one wager this author might get behind.

• Trump to Win Florida, Texas, and Ohio / Harris to Win New Jersey, Minnesota, and New York-750

This parlay is a mix of safe states for each party. Returns are modest due to the -750 odds, but would you risk your investment on this for near 14% return over the next two weeks? It may not be the sexy play, as it seems to be more predictable outcomes. But, those betting in Texas or any of the other states here may find it as a steady investment play.

How to Create Your Own Electoral College Parlay

Directly requesting custom parlays on Twitter or through customer support are the only ways to make these. To request a parlay, reach out to your sportsbook with the exact states and parties you want to combine.

Political sportsbooks like Bovada and BetOnline have been responsive, since they are receiving so much betting action on the presidential race.

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