The betting odds on Barack Obama becoming next president of the USA have shortened significantly after his televised debate with John McCain.

FT writer and political observer says betting on the election favourite is “still a value wager”.

John McCain is closing the gap in the presidential election betting stakes as the US reels in economic shock.

McCain catching Obama in election betting, says bookie.

William Hill makes Barack Obama its 7/4 favourite to win the US presidential election in 2012.

William Hill has installed Sarah Palin as 6/1 favourite in their betting odds on the first female president of the USA.

John McCain’s presidential running-mate will prompt Democrats as well as Republicans to rally behind their candidate with her defiant convention speech.

If he doesn’t get gold in the White House race, the Illinois senator might choose any old Iron…

Democrats and Republicans have each scored goals and own-goals over the past two weeks – and that can only suit front-runner Barack Obama.