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With days left in the American presidential race, Atlantic Lottery has expanded its Pro Line betting options.

The corporation says players now have the option of selecting the winning party for several contested states including Iowa, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina and Florida.

It says Atlantic Canadians are almost equally split on where they are putting their money, with Clinton garnering 49.5 per cent and Trump 48.4 per cent.

Python Trial

No reasons have been given for the dismissal of a juror from a criminal negligence trial in the deaths of two young New Brunswick boys killed by an escaped python.

Judge Fred Ferguson says the juror was relieved from her duties after a lengthy hearing, but added the trial in Campbellton will “soldier on” with 11 jurors — seven women and four men.

Jean-Claude Savoie has pleaded not guilty to criminal negligence causing death after the two brothers were killed by an African rock python that escaped from its enclosure during a sleepover with Savoie’s son.

The case is expected to go to the jury by the middle of next week.