States and federal regulators clash over prediction markets as midterm election betting surges
Election betting volume is booming ahead of the midterms, and the dispute over whether states can restrict it has become a live regulatory fight.
KTBS 3 · +14 outlets
Prediction markets face first major election test with the 2026 midterms
Analysts and academics are watching whether market odds outperform polls in the first midterm cycle with large-scale legal election betting.
Baltimore Sun · +10 outlets
US election betting markets draw more than $20 million amid insider trading concerns
The volume milestone comes as regulators and researchers raise questions about who may hold non-public information while trading election contracts.
mezha.net · +3 outlets
2026 midterm election odds tracked live across prediction markets
Multiple trackers and forecasters are aggregating market odds, polls and model forecasts for House, Senate and gubernatorial races ahead of November.
Covers.com · +14 outlets
Michigan Senate race: ad spending favors one side, but prediction markets disagree
Market pricing on the Michigan Senate contest diverges from the advertising imbalance, and traders are watching how quickly odds move after debates.
Action Network · +1 outlets
Texas Senate odds: Polymarket favors Talarico over Paxton
Prediction market pricing on the Texas Senate race puts the Democratic candidate ahead of the Republican incumbent in current contracts.
Action Network · +14 outlets
2026 House control odds: Kalshi vs. Polymarket
The two largest prediction venues are pricing the battle for House control, and their odds can be compared directly.
Covers.com · +14 outlets
Gas prices unlikely to fall much before Election Day, prediction markets signal
Markets are pricing little relief at the pump in the weeks before voters head to the polls, a factor in midterm messaging.
CNBC · +4 outlets
Virginia elections: who leads in prediction markets
Forbes breaks down where market odds stand in Virginia's 2026 races with the midterms approaching.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Wyoming? No: Wisconsin official challenges state election betting guidance
A local government leader is contesting Wisconsin guidance on election wagering, adding to the patchwork of state-level rules ahead of the midterms.
Wisconsin Right Now · +2 outlets
LA mayoral race: Bass vs Raman in prediction market odds
Market pricing on the Los Angeles mayoral contest is drawing attention, along with caveats about what such odds can and cannot signal.
Covers.com · +9 outlets
Sports betting industry funds ad blitz for New York Sen. Chris Ryan's campaign
Gaming industry money is flowing into a New York state Senate race, illustrating the sector's growing political spending footprint.
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Alaska midterm odds: Senate, House and governor predictions
Market and forecast odds for Alaska's 2026 races are compiled as the state's contests draw national attention.
Covers.com · +14 outlets
Maine midterm odds: Senate, House and governor predictions
Odds for Maine's 2026 races are tracked as the state's Senate contest remains a national focal point.
Covers.com · +14 outlets
Georgia midterm odds: Senate, House and governor predictions
Prediction market and forecast odds for Georgia's 2026 races are compiled ahead of the midterms.
Covers.com · +14 outlets
Texas midterm odds: Senate, House and governor predictions
Odds for Texas's 2026 races are tracked as the state's Senate contest draws heavy national spending.
Covers.com · +14 outlets
Quebec election opens door to iGaming market reform
A change in Quebec's provincial government could reshape the province's online gaming framework, with implications for operators.
Betting News · +1 outlets