Over $100 Million Wagered as Presidential Election Betting Booms | Firstpost America

Over $100 Million Wagered as Presidential Election Betting Booms | Firstpost America

With just days to go until the US Presidential election, a dramatic wave of election betting has taken hold, drawing over $100 million in wagers across newly legal platforms. Once limited to low-stakes research markets, election betting is now a booming industry, with odds on some sites leaning toward Donald Trump. This surge has stirred controversy, with advocates calling betting markets a clearer reflection of public sentiment than polls, while critics argue they risk commoditising democracy itself. Federal regulators like the CFTC are pushing to ban political betting, warning of potential manipulation. As Election Day approaches, the question remains: will these bets predict the future or simply add more fuel to a heated race?

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