
How Betting on U.S. Politics Is Getting Big
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet
Published: Mon Sep 09 2024
Show Notes
WSJ’s Alexander Osipovich explores the world of political betting. We meet a trader making big money making predictions on the upcoming U.S. elections over a platform called Polymarket and examine the fight that is brewing with regulators over the practice.
Further Reading:
- Meetthe Traders Making Money Off the Trump Shooting and Biden’s Stumbles
- JudgeHolds Off on Allowing Election Bets–For Now
- TheHot New Trade That Everyone Is Watching: Will Biden Drop Out?
Further Listening:
- HowGambling Scandals Are Rocking Sports Leagues
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