The result of the general election might be stuck in limbo but Nine News political editor Laurie Oakes made sure there were some winners last night; 57 in all, a collective $3000 better off.

The Canberra veteran raised eyebrows during the course of Nine's election coverage because he kept changing his ties.

Laurie Oakes takes on the bookies and wins by changing his tie six times during election program. Credit:Channel Nine