3 minute read 2020 broke all records for political betting. Turnover on the race for next US president rose eightfold, on what was already the biggest market in Betfair’s history. Sadly, there will be no such record-breaking activity in 2021 because there are no major US elections planned. There will, nevertheless, be plenty of opportunities in the States and beyond, particularly in Europe. Trump’s Senate Trial Starts Today Image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons Donald Trump remains centre-stage as his Senate trial begins, following a second impeachment, this time for ‘inciting insurrection’. At current Betfair odds, you can get a whopping 27-1 about him being convicted. Two-thirds of 100 Senators are required.