Weird Things to Gamble On: Craziest Bets Available Online

Aliens

First on my list of weird things you can bet on are aliens! BetUS offers multiple markets for extraterrestrials, especially after the Trump administration released a bunch of files with government documents and videos on the topic.

A cool way to wager on aliens is to bet on whether any well-known celebrities will be revealed as extraterrestrials. BetUS lists the following celebs as favorites to be confirmed as aliens.

• • Elon Musk (+2500)
  • Adam Silver (+3000)
  • Kanye West (+4000)
  • Mark Zuckerberg (+4000)
  • Tom Cruise (+5000)

You can even bet on the first person to return with Aliens

• • Michael Jackson (+1500)
  • Elvis Presley (+2000)
  • Bob Saget (+2500)
  • Prince (+4000)
  • Jesus Christ (+5000)

Both wagers must be graded by the end of 2026. If you feel adventurous and want to try a wager on these, you will find them at BetUS.

Sperm Racing Cup

The growing world of sperm racing is one of the most bizarre new competitions for bettors to enjoy. Thanks to BetUS, there are two exciting futures markets for the upcoming World Cup for this fertile new sport.

• Current record to be broken (-1000)
• Continent of Winner
  • Eurasia (-300)
  • North America (+200)
  • Africa (+300)
  • South America (+500)
  • Australia (+2000)

The current world record was set by a member of USC during the USC vs. UCLA meet last year. At that competition, the record for one lap of the 3,800μm track is 64 seconds.

Introducing the Sperm Racing World Cup.

128 Countries. And a $100k grand prize.

Apply below to represent your country: pic.twitter.com/qV1Z0MYuZg

— Sperm Racing (@spermracing) March 11, 2026

This year’s World Cup does not have a set date, but it will offer a $100,000 prize to the winner. Athletes from 128 countries are expected to compete.

You can also wager on which continent the winner of the Sperm Racing Cup will be from. Europe and Asia are combined as one option. Given the sheer number of potential competitors, it is no surprise that Eurasia is listed as the -300 favorites.

North America has the second-best odds at 2-1, with Africa rounding out the top three at 3-1. South America (+500) and Australia (+2000) are also available in this strange betting market.

The Winds of Winter Release Date

George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series inspired the popular HBO series Game of Thrones. Many of Martin’s other works have also been turned into successful shows.

Despite the popularity of the original books and their TV adaptations, Martin has yet to finish the series.

George R.R. Martin on whether he’s considered giving up on finishing 'THE WINDS OF WINTER' book

"I would hate that. It would feel like a total failure to me. I want to finish"

(via: The Hollywood Reporter) pic.twitter.com/Ulnk9DiYki

— ScreenTime (@screentime) January 16, 2026

A Dance with Dragons, the fifth installment of the books, was released in 2011. Despite having 15 years to work on book six, The Winds of Winter has no release date yet. BetUS has the following odds for a release date announcement in 2026:

• • The Winds of Winter to be announced by the end of 2026 (+400)

Martin previously planned to complete the book series before the TV show ended. Game of Thrones’ much-maligned finale aired in May 2019, more than seven years ago.

In January, Martin stated he had 1,000 pages of The Winds of Winter manuscript completed, and he wants to finish the series. Announcing an official release date could also help prompt the ongoing Game of Thrones spin-offs inspired by Martin’s other works, House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Grey Cup Halftime Show Performer

Betting on the Super Bowl, especially the Halftime Show, is one of the most popular ways for football fans to gamble. However, you do not need to wait until February to wager on a major football game’s halftime performance.

The Grey Cup is the CFL’s version of the Big Game, and it takes place every November. BetUS has the following odds on this season’s Grey Cup Halftime Show performer.

• • Brad Paisley (+250)
  • Nickelback (+300)
  • The Beaches (+400)
  • Shania Twain (+500)
  • Josh Ross (+500)

Despite the game dating back to 1909, the Grey Cup did not start having halftime performers until 1990. Since then, many famous names have graced the stage of the championship game’s intermission period.

Some notable performers in recent years include MGK, the Jonas Brothers, and Green Day.

Brad Paisley is the favorite in this bizarre futures market at +250. He is closely followed by Canadian rock band Nickelback at 3-1 odds. Nickelback previously performed the halftime show in 2011. Shania Twain (2002) and Josh Ross (2022) are tied for the fourth-best odds and, like Nickelback, would be repeat performers.

The Future of “X” in Europe

Countries across the globe have begun taking action against social media platforms. Australia, for instance, recently banned the use of social media for children under 16. France implemented a similar social media ban for children under 15.

BetUS has odds on the future of the platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Oddsmakers have the odds that any European country bans X in 2026 at +300.

French lawmakers voted to ban social media use for children under the age of 15, making it the first country in the European Union to introduce such an age limit. https://t.co/KbIY7uKXKf pic.twitter.com/YlCfS11fLT

— CNN (@CNN) July 21, 2026

The conflict between the EU and X’s owner, Elon Musk, has escalated for years.

In 2025, the EU fined X approximately $140 million for violating the Digital Services Act’s transparency rules. Musk retaliated by banning the European Commission from advertising on X.

Musk has agreed to make changes to X to make the site more transparent. He has six months to implement the agreed-upon changes. However, if tensions start to rise again or Musk fails to follow through, X could be banned.

The six-month timeline is tricky for this wager, as X needs to be banned before the end of 2026 for the bet to cash. However, a six-month trajectory pushes Musk’s deadline into 2027.

Tate Brothers’ Arrest

Andrew and Tristan Tate are among the most controversial figures on the internet. Their large follows on social media are unlikely to help them now, though, after the Tate brothers were arrested in Miami.

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom, where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking.

The Tates appeared in court Monday for the first time since their arrest on Saturday and are being held in federal… pic.twitter.com/TKoCL4nUNm

— The Associated Press (@AP) July 21, 2026

BetOnline has multiple markets for wagering on the Tate brothers’ future following their arrest, including:

• • Tate brothers released before 2027: Yes (+350) or No (-600)
  • Tate brothers extradited before July 2027: Yes (+150) or No (-200)
  • Either Tate convicted and jailed in the UK before 2029: Yes (-200) or No (+150)

Combined, Andrew and Tristan Tate face 59 criminal charges in the UK. After their arrest, UK authorities petitioned for their extradition.

The legal process can be slow, especially when it comes to moving people across countries. Luckily, two of the three futures wagers on the Tate brothers’ legal issues have a year or more to cash.

FBI Top 10 Most Wanted List

BetUS also has unique bets available, including wagers regarding the FBI’s most wanted list.

Any fugitive from the FBI Top 10 Most Wanted list captured by June 2026:

• • Yes (-350)
  • No (+225)

#BREAKING 🚨 Olympian turned drug kingpin Ryan Wedding — currently on the FBI's top 10 most wanted list — has been accused of ordering the murder of a witness.

Details: https://t.co/MfDhwaGT7M pic.twitter.com/tI4q9F5wch

— TMZ (@TMZ) November 19, 2025

The list is fluid, and you can view an updated Top 10 Most Wanted ranking on the FBI’s website. Two members of the list, Ryan Wedding and Cindy Rodrigues Singh, were recently captured. For the yes option in this wager to cash at -350 odds, any other fugitive in the Top 10 must be captured by June 2026.

The FBI looks nationwide for the criminals on the list, and tips are submitted from across the country. Successful tips could lead to cash rewards, so there is plenty of incentive for others to turn in the wanted fugitives.

Betting on this market could help you cash in on their efforts. There is also “no” option available at +225 odds if you do not think another member of the Top 10 will be caught by next summer.

Next Celebrities to Be Arrested or Jailed

Celebrity exploits are another way to wager on novelty betting lines. One of the weirdest ways to bet on celebrity futures is to wager on the next celeb to be arrested or jailed.

BetUS has these odds for celebs battling the legal system in 2026:

• • Nancy Pelosi to be arrested or jailed in 2026 (+500)
  • Volodimir Zelensky to be arrested or jailed in 2026 (+600)
  • Donald Trump to arrested or jailed in 2026 (+600)
  • Marjorie Taylor Greene to be arrested or jailed in 2026 (+1000)
  • Bill Gates to be arrested or jailed in 2026 (+2000)

A lot of political figures are featured in the odds, which is hardly a surprise given how hostile US politics have been for a while now. It’s interesting to also see Zelensky and Bill Gates on the list, while BetUS offers odds on many more celebrities.