The Democrats have regained the House, which will serve as a check on Trump’s influence, but the Republicans gained seats in the Senate and won crucial governorships. What does it all mean for Trump’s prospects in 2020, or for the chances of his eventual challenger? Betting trends show that Europeans believe Trump will win reelection. How do betting patterns factor in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, particularly from bettors in Europe? Quite a bit, it turns out. While most polls and pundits had Hillary Clinton winning the 2016 election, betting trends in Europe had Trump winning, especially as the election drew near. In September leading up to the 2016 election, 55% of online bets were placed on Trump to win; in October it was 67%; and in November it was 75%. What do European bettors think about 2020? Thirty-six percent of bets placed on the 2020 presidential election have been placed on President Trump to win, by far the largest percentage. This is...(Read Full Article)