(Corrects Rubio's first name in fourth paragraph to Marco fromMark)
LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - British bookmakers on Wednesdayslashed the odds on businessman Donald Trump winning theRepublican nomination to run for the U.S. presidency after hislatest victory in the Nevada caucuses.
Trump, once considered a rank outsider attracting odds of200/1, is now the firm favourite after his latest decisive win,his third out of four in the early nominating contests, theBritish bookmakers said.
"Mr Trump has triumphed yet again, despite politicalanalysts almost unanimously writing him off as a seriouspresidential contender," said Graham Sharpe from William Hill, adding one customer stood to collect at least $100,000if Trump was ultimately elected to the White House.
William Hill and Betway make Trump 1/2 favourite to get theRepublican nod, while Ladbrokes cut his odds to 4/9 while hisgamblers could get odds of 6/1 on his nearest rival Marco Rubio. They also markedly cut the odds on Trump becoming president,although he still trails Democratic front-runner HillaryClinton.
"Trump's on a roll and heading into Super Tuesday he'slooking home and hosed," said Jessica Bridge from Ladbrokes. "Even the poorly educated can probably work out that he'sfavourite with the bookies." (Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)