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- Pope Leo XIV 7/4 favourite for Time Person of the Year 2025
- AI and Donald Trump follow closely at 5/2 in Ladbrokes betting
- Award has previously gone to world leaders, movements, and innovators
Pope Leo XIV Favourite in Time Person of the Year 2025 Betting
Time Person of the Year 2025 betting odds are now given and the market is led by Pope Leo XIV, who is 7/4 favourite with UK betting sites following his succession of Pope Francis earlier this year.
The Roman Catholic Church has historically been influential in this award, with Pope Francis himself named Person of the Year back in 2013 after taking over from Benedict XVI.
Now, Ladbrokes believe Pope Leo XIV could follow in his footsteps just months into his papacy with the latest market putting him clear at the top.
Following behind him is President Donald Trump, who currently holds the Time Person of the Year award, and AI with it creeping into daily life for a lot of people round the world.
Ladbrokes' latest betting odds give an implied probability of 36.4% that Pope Leo wins the prestigious award later this year.
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Time Person of the Year 2025 Odds
| Time Person of the Year 2025 | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Pope Leo XIV | 7/4 | 36.4% |
| AI | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Donald Trump | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Benjamin Netanyahu | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Elon Musk | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Sam Altman | 14/1 | 6.7% |
AI and Trump Also Strong Contenders
Artificial Intelligence has dominated global headlines over the past two years, shaping industries, policy debates, and social conversations.
As a concept, AI is second favourite at 5/2, tied with last year’s winner Donald Trump, who claimed the award for the second time in 2024.
Should Trump secure another win, it would mark his third time as Time’s Person of the Year, underlining his continued influence on world politics.
Time Person Of The Year Odds and Betting
Other Names in the Running
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (6/1) remains a live outsider amid his central role in the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, while Elon Musk (10/1) is no stranger to the award, having been Person of the Year in 2021.
Sam Altman (14/1), CEO of OpenAI, has emerged as a market contender due to his role in spearheading the global AI revolution.
While unlikely to claim the title over broader movements like “AI” itself, his individual recognition remains possible.
The Time Person of the Year 2025 will be announced in December, with speculation likely to intensify as global events unfold in the second half of the year.
For now, Pope Leo XIV leads the betting, but the narrative around AI’s impact on society and Trump’s continuing political influence suggests this could become one of the tightest Person of the Year markets in years.
Where To Bet on Time Person of the Year
The Person of the Year market is a seasonal favourite with major UK betting sites, offering punters the chance to back politicians, innovators, and global movements.
Ladbrokes lead the way with the latest Time Person of the Year odds, while our guide to the best entertainment betting sites highlights where to find the best free bets on specials markets.
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