Prediction market users spend nearly $200 million on midterm election bets: Report
The outlet analyzed 1,408 open markets on Kalshi and Polymarket for its report, published on Friday. On both platforms, users can bet on a variety of topics, including sports, global events and political elections. As of Sunday evening, the most likely outcome in the November midterms is Democrats taking control of the Senate and House, according to Kalshi.
- ▪The outlet analyzed 1,408 open markets on Kalshi and Polymarket for its report, published on Friday.
- ▪On both platforms, users can bet on a variety of topics, including sports, global events and political elections.
- ▪As of Sunday evening, the most likely outcome in the November midterms is Democrats taking control of the Senate and House, according to Kalshi.
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Technology Prediction market users spend nearly $200 million on midterm election bets: Report Comments: by Max Rego - 07/12/26 10:31 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Max Rego - 07/12/26 10:31 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Prediction market users have wagered in excess of $197 million on midterm election results, according to NBC News. The outlet analyzed 1,408 open markets on Kalshi and Polymarket for its report, published on Friday. On both platforms, users can bet on a variety of topics, including sports, global events and political elections. As of Sunday evening, the most likely outcome in the November midterms is Democrats taking control of the Senate and House, according to Kalshi.
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