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Reuters/Ipsos poll: 69% of Democrats, 61% of Republicans oppose election betting on Polymarket and Kalshi

  • —69% of Democrats and 61% of Republicans oppose election betting on prediction markets
  • —75% of respondents consider betting on real-world events to be gambling
  • —65% oppose wagers on military actions, 63% on political decisions
  • —93% of Democrats and 89% of Republicans say officials should not take part in such bets
Why it matters: Rising public opposition increases the risk of stricter state-level regulation for Polymarket and Kalshi and a Supreme Court showdown.
Source: Bithub
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