The 2024 United States Presidential Election will be held this Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. The election will come down to Donald Trump (Republican) vs Kamala Harris (Democratic).
I’m expecting a lot of betting action on both Trump and Harris leading up to and during Election Day. Donald Trump is a -140 favorite a the day before Election Day, but I expect plenty of odds movement over the final day, as well as on Election Night.
On this page I will touch on the betting climate in Oregon and Idaho, look at the Presidential Election odds and explain where you can bet.
Where To Bet
State-licensed sportsbooks in the US generally do not take bets on elections, TV shows or most awards shows, although a few states allow betting on select awards like the Oscars. Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket, which are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), offer contracts on many of these events.
Offshore sportsbooks also post odds on entertainment and political events, but they are not licensed or regulated by any US state. Our guide to sports betting in the USA explains each option in more detail.
2024 Election Betting in Oregon and Idaho
Sports betting is legal in Oregon, but the regulated market is limited. Sports bettors in Oregon can bet in-person at tribal casinos within the state, or online through DraftKings, which is the only regulated online sportsbook available in Oregon.
In Idaho sports betting is not legal, and it doesn’t look like that will change in the near future.
Idaho residents do still have the option to place bets through offshore betting sites that are licensed and regulated outside of the US, while accepting American bettors.
US Presidential Election Odds
The most popular election bet, by far, is wagering on who will win the 2024 US Presidential Election. The odds below are accurate as of November 4th, 2024.
Donald Trump is the favorite with odds of -140 to win the Election, which implies a probability of 58.3% that Trump wins on Tuesday. Kamala Harris has odds of +120, which indicates an implied probability of 45.5% that Harris wins the election. The extra 3.8% in implied probability between Trump and Harris is the vig in this betting market.
Bet On The 2024 US Election in Oregon or Idaho – 3 Step Guide
Whichever option fits you, getting set up only takes a few minutes. Here’s how it works.
Step 1. Choose Where To Bet
No US state lets its licensed sportsbooks take bets on elections, so prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket are the regulated way to trade on the outcome from Oregon or Idaho. Each contract pays out if the result you picked happens, and its price reflects the market’s view of how likely that is. Offshore sportsbooks also post election odds, but they are not licensed or regulated by any US state.
Step 2. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Licensed sportsbooks require you to be 21 or older in most states, while most prediction markets and DFS apps accept players from 18. Regulated platforms verify your identity and check your location, so have your ID handy.
Step 3. Place Your Election Bets
Find the presidential election market, pick the candidate or party you expect to win, and check the contract price before you confirm. A lower price means the market sees that outcome as less likely, and a bigger potential payout if it happens. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, help is available 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER.
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