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Most Americans oppose betting on elections, poll finds
Original: EXCLUSIVE: Most Americans oppose betting on elections, government events, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll has found that a majority of Americans oppose allowing betting on elections and other government events. The exclusive survey, reported by Reuters, comes as prediction markets have expanded into political wagering, raising questions about whether gambling on democratic outcomes should be permitted. The findings suggest public resistance to treating elections as betting events.
Why now: Polling on election betting is drawing attention as prediction markets expand into political wagering in the United States.
Evidence
- EXCLUSIVE: Most Americans oppose betting on elections, government events, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds · Reuters
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