Politics/current affairs
At a time of crisis, there will be more focus on political leaders than ever and betting markets come hand in hand with that focus. In the UK, Boris Johnson faces a test of his leadership, while in the US, president Donald Trump is having to deal with the coronavirus outbreak amid the backdrop of an impending election campaign.
Most sportsbooks offer markets on political events, Ladbrokes being a particularly prominent one. Others, such as Smarkets – a rival to the exchange behemoth Betfair – also offer markets on current affairs issues. For example, they recently had a market on whether Euro 2020 would take place as scheduled.
Esports
The popularity of eSports is often underestimated, outside of its young demographic, but it should be remembered that 20,000 people filled the Arthur Ashe Stadium – home of the US Open tennis – to watch the Fortnite World Cup event last summer, with the teenage winner taking home a cool US$3million.
While players often gather in an arena, as was the case in New York, many tournaments are simply played online and these will not be affected by the coronavirus. Popular games for which odds are regularly offered include Counter Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends and Dota2. There are professional teams across the world, with French football giants Paris Saint-Germain involved in one.
Slots
Most online bookmakers now offer slots games, in addition to their regular sportsbook.
Casino
Likewise there are many casino games, including roulette, blackjack and poker, on offers with most bookies these days.
Virtual sports
Many firms now offer opportunities to bet on virtual sports – from simulated football matches to horse racing and even speedway.
Bingo
There has been an explosion in online bingo in recent years, an area where the gambling industry has been able to attract a bigger female userbase. A number of different games, with a variety of ticket prices and prize funds, are on offer.
Lotteries
As any regular shop punter will know, you can bet on a number of lotteries. Online markets exist with many firms too.
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