Clinton pulls ahead in latest US presidential odds after first debate

The first presidential debate of the 2016 election season in the United States is over and done with. So who won the debate? Well, that depends on who you ask.

Sportsbook Bodog saw Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton strengthening her lead following her first meeting with Republican candidate Donald Trump. Before Monday, the Democrats were a favorite to win at -220 (5/11), while the Republicans were at +175 (7/4). That gap has since widened, with Clinton now at -250 (2/5), while Trump is at +180 (9/5).

The 90-minute debate saw Clinton repeatedly putting Trump on the defensive by laying out the Republican’s record against charges of racism, sexism and tax avoidance. Trump, for his part, went over some of his key points, hitting Clinton on trade and her political record.

But beyond their platforms and incendiary comments, punters had several, more important questions they needed answered. In particular, what color will Clinton’s jacket be?