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, including where aliens will be confirmed to exist by the end of 2025 (+250).

Another 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.

• • Dennis Rodman (+1200)
  • Steven Spielberg (+1300)
  • Mark Zuckerberg (+1500)
  • Kanye West (+2000)
  • Miley Cyrus (+2000)

Of course, when you are talking about aliens, you cannot overlook the possibility of an alien abduction. Here are the favorites to be abducted by aliens first.

• • Donald Trump Sr. (+1200)
  • Vladimir Putin (+1800)
  • Elon Musk (+2000)
  • Barrack Obama (+2000)
  • Taylor Swift (+2200)

Both wagers must be graded by the end of 2025. If you feel adventurous and want to try a wager on these, you will find them at BetUS.

African Spelling Bee

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has been a popular novelty bet in the US for years. Now, thanks to BetOnline, you can test your hand at betting on the top spelling bees from around the globe.

Specifically, the sportsbook is offering multiple odds on the eight annual African Spelling Bee. The contest is hosted from March 18th to the 21st and brings competitors from across the continent.

BetOnline is offering the following odds on the country of the winner of this year’s African Spelling Bee:

• • Nigeria (+175)
  • Egypt (+300)
  • Ethiopia (+450)
  • Tanzania (+625)
  • Zimbabwe (+1000)
  • South Africa (+1400)

There are a dozen more counties available in this market, too, including six counties tied at 16-1 odds. Lesotho and Malawi are tied for the longest odds at +2000 each.

With over 30 countries expected to participate this year, picking the winner is easier said than done. On the bright side, there are plenty of exciting betting options in this bizarre betting market.

The 2026 Patriot Games

President Donald Trump recently announced the Patriot Games as part of the Freedom 250 initiative. Some believe this is a distraction effort, but either way, the even should happen this year.

There is not much known about the games so far. However, according to the President, two high school athletes from each state and territory will compete in a four-day athletic event.

BetOnline is offering odds on which states the winners of the Men’s and Women’s divisions will be from.

You can bet on all 50 states and multiple US territories, but the top favorites in each division are:

States such as California and Texas, which have large populations and a reputation for producing high school athletes, have inherent advantages in this bizarre betting market.

Greenland’s Future

Greenland has been the subject of international tensions since Donald Trump was sworn in last January. BetUS is offering odds on the most important aspects of the future of Greenland, including which American sport will establish a team in the country first.

BetUS is offering these odds on the first league to establish a team in Greenland:

• • NHL (-150)
  • NFL (+250)
  • MLB (+300)
  • NBA (+800)

The NHL is the -150 favorite to establish a team first, and the cold-weather sport would fit with the weather in Greenland. Next are the NFL (+250) and MLB (+300), both outdoor sports, which could struggle to play in cold weather. The NBA rounds out the odds at +800.

Establishing a team in Greenland would be challenging for any major sport. Travel would be a major concern, as is local interest. Still, if you believe one of the major leagues will make a breakthrough, you can bet on it at BetUS.

The Enhanced Games

The Enhanced Games seek to find the true limits of human performance by allowing athletes to use doctor-approved performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Organizers have had to overcome several hurdles, but, barring another setback, the first-ever Enhanced Games will finally take place in 2026.

🇦🇺🚀 "The Missile", also known as James Magnussen, moments before one of his 50m Freestyle World Record attempts.

🥇 3x World Champion
🏅 3x Olympic Medalist
🏟️ He’ll be competing at the @Enhanced_Games in Las Vegas, May 2026. pic.twitter.com/rfNd7fkjxG

— Enhanced Games (@enhanced_games) June 2, 2025

BetUS offers multiple markets for the inaugural Enhanced Games, such as:

• • Which athletes will compete?
  • How many world records will be broken?
  • What events will take place?

The current events for the 2026 Enhanced Games include four swimming events, three track and field races, and two weightlifting competitions. However, there is plenty of time between now and next spring to add more events and participants to this one-of-a-kind sporting venture.

Check out my guide to betting on the 2026 Enhanced Games for a closer look at the latest odds for this event or check what odds are available at BetUS.

Trading Cards

Trading cards have never been more popular, and many collectors have made bank off their collections. Breaking into the trading card game can be tough, but betting on the market is easy thanks to BetUS.

There are multiple markets for wagering on trading cards, including:

• • Will any sports card sell for over $13 million?
  • Type of sports card to break the sales price record in 2026
  • Highest sold sports card sale price in 2026

A card selling for over $13 million this year is listed at +400, making it unlikely but not a long shot. The record of $12.9 million was set in August 2025 when a Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant card broke the record held by the 1952 Mickey Mantle #311.

There are four options for the type of sports card to break the price record this year:

• • Mickey Mantle #311 (1952) (+100)
  • Card from 1995 or after (+250)
  • Card from before 1995 (excluding Mantle and Wagner) (+300)
  • Honus Wagner T206 (+450)

Finally, you can bet on the following options for the highest value sports card sold in 2026:

• • Less than $8 million (-300)
  • $8 million – $11.99 million (+150)
  • $12 million – $15.99 million (+450)
  • $16 million or higher (+1200)

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

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 2025:

• • Kanye West to be arrested in 2025 (+750)
  • Stacey Abrams to be arrested in 2025 (+1600)
  • Dave Portnoy to be in jail in 2025 (+1600)
  • Mikey Shelton to be in Jail in 2025 (+1400)

Kanye has had his fair share of legal issues over the years, including multiple arrests since 2008. His recent problems include a sexual assault and battery lawsuit brought against West by a former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, in 2024.

Other public figures, such as Stacey Abrams and Dave Portnoy, are also available to bet on. Mikey Shelton is not as well-known as the other options in these markets, but the crypto trader has been accused of insider trading.