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Most Americans oppose betting on elections, government events, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
The online poll of 4,506 U.S. adults found 69% of Democrats and 61% of Republicans opposed election betting.
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows most Americans oppose using prediction markets to bet on elections and government actions, reflecting broad public discomfort with wagering on political events.
- The booming prediction market industry led by Polymarket and Kalshi faces scrutiny over insider trading and manipulation concerns, while the administration of President Donald Trump pursues federal regulations.
- Some 69% of Democrats and 61% of Republicans oppose betting on election results, while 63% of Americans oppose wagering on government policy announcements, illustrating bipartisan consensus.
- Democratic lawmakers have introduced bills to restrict the industry, and The Senate barred staff from using prediction markets as states fight the administration's federal jurisdiction push.
- Legal experts expect the jurisdictional dispute between states and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to reach the Supreme Court, while companies claim they offer unbiased information.
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