Most Americans Oppose Betting on Elections and Government Actions

Odaily Planet Daily News – A poll shows that approximately 69% of Democrats and 61% of Republicans oppose using prediction markets to bet on U.S. elections, military actions, and policy announcements, with only 8% and 9%, respectively, supporting such betting. Respondents believe these markets are unethical, socially corrosive, and could jeopardize national security. The prediction market industry, led by Polymarket and Kalshi, continues to expand, raising concerns among policymakers that such platforms may open new avenues for insider trading and manipulation.