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Prediction Markets Turn Washington Into a Casino Ahead of Midterms

Betting on political outcomes has surged in Washington, transforming the city into a hub for prediction markets during the midterm election cycle.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 28 Oct 2026 · updated 1h ago

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2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 28 Oct 2026. News Feed published first, on 28 October at 12:22 UTC; The Hill followed 1h 38m later. The most recent article, from The Hill, appeared on 28 October at 14:00 UTC.

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  1. Why relying on prediction markets in the elections may not be a safe bet The Hill ·
  2. Prediction markets are turning Washington into a casino News Feed ·

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