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- Pope Leo XIV (7/4) and AI (2/1) are the top two favourites for Time Person of the Year 2025
- Trump (7/2), Netanyahu (6/1), and Musk (6/1) still in contention
- Award recognises the most influential person, group, or concept of the year
Pope Leo XIV Narrow Favourite Ahead of AI
The betting market for Time Person of the Year 2025 is heating up, and it’s a tight race between Pope Leo XIV and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the top of the list according to Ladbrokes.
Following a transformative year for the Catholic Church and broader global influence, Pope Leo XIV leads the market at 7/4, just ahead of AI at 2/1, with punters closely watching developments in both religious and technological spheres.
Ladbrokes odds suggest a 36.4% chance that the new Pope is crowned TIME Person of the Year for 2025 with bookmakers set to offer odds throughout the next few months.
His rise has brought renewed focus to the Vatican in global media, explaining his short price in the market.
| Time Person of the Year 2025 | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Pope Leo XIV | 7/4 | 36.4% |
| AI | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Donald Trump | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Benjamin Netanyahu | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Elon Musk | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Pope Francis | 8/1 | 11.1% |
What the expert says...
Political Figures Not Far Behind
U.S. President Donald Trump remains in contention at 7/2, especially with the 2024 election aftermath still reverberating across American politics.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu and Elon Musk are both 6/1, with their ongoing influence in geopolitics and tech respectively keeping them firmly in the conversation.
The late Pope Francis rounds the top five of the betting market at 8/1.
Where to Bet on Time Person of the Year
While Time Magazine’s decision isn’t based on a vote, top betting sites such as Ladbrokes offer markets on who will be named Person of the Year.
You can see the latest new betting offers and browse specials at the best entertainment betting sites, including odds on political awards, TV winners, and global events.
These novelty markets are popular with punters looking for non-sporting outcomes and add an extra layer of interest as the announcement draws closer.
