On Tuesday (10), the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, candidates for president of the United States, generated a tie in the chances of victory, according to Betfair, one of the main global bookmakers.
The debate, held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, highlighted a significant shift in the odds. Currently, the odds for Harris and Trump are tied at 1.91, indicating that they both have an equal chance of reaching the White House.
Before the debate, Trump had a slight lead with odds of 1.83 (51% probability), while Harris had odds of 2.0 (47% probability). The change in odds reflects a more favorable assessment of Harris after the debate.
Kamala x Trump: evaluation of the debate and change in probabilities
A CNN poll, conducted by SSRS, corroborates the perception that Harris had a superior performance in the debate. This report revealed that 63% of viewers considered Harris the winner of the debate, in contrast to the June debate where 67% believed Trump had bested Biden.
During the debate in the USA, topics covered included access to abortion, the American healthcare system, and international conflicts such as Israel x Palestine and Russia x Ukraine. A controversial point occurred when Trump was refuted live by journalists when he claimed that Haitians were stealing and eating pets in Ohio.
With the election approaching, the odds will continue to fluctuate. Factors such as future debates, economic updates and legal issues involving Trump will play a crucial role in defining the electoral scenario.
Betting markets on the American elections moved more than R$500 million globally, with around R$3 million in bets placed by Brazilians on Betfair.
About Betfair
One of the largest online sports betting providers in the world, Betfair is an official sponsor of the Cruzeiro and Vasco da Gama teams.
The company was founded in London, England, in 2000. Furthermore, it was a pioneer in offering peer-to-peer betting (Betfair Exchange). It currently manages a full suite of sports betting, entertainment events and online gaming products.
These services serve more than four million customers over the age of 18 around the world. Thanks to its cutting-edge technology, the platform offers a wide catalog of products that allow you to bet with your own odds and odds offered by other users.
Betfair is licensed to operate online betting and other games in 19 countries, including Spain, Italy, Malta and Great Britain.
