Lula is promoting the ban as a consumer-protection move just before the vote, though reports say hundreds of illegal betting sites have already filled the gap.

Volume growth reflects prediction markets' expanding footprint in US election and sports coverage.

Senate control odds are tightening as forecasters and markets weigh a handful of competitive states.

The crypto market structure bill's collapse leaves digital asset regulation to agencies and states for now.

Ohio remains one of the Senate seats markets watch most closely for signs of a Democratic hold.

Brazil's race carries into the election with betting and prediction markets tracking the Bolsonaro-Lula matchup.

New midterm forecasts and market odds disagree on the size of any chamber flip.

The combination lets traders and analysts generate signals outside traditional polling methods and disclosure rules.

Online political betting faces resistance as South African officials weigh whether the activity is legal.

Local races are drawing betting interest beyond national contests.

The roundup tracks the week's sharpest odds swings across sports and politics.