Election Betting Markets Favor Trump Over Harris as Voting Concludes

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Election Betting Markets Favor Trump Over Harris as Voting Concludes
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As the final hours of voting approach, betting markets favor former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, with platforms like Polymarket and Robinhood giving Trump a 60% or higher chance of victory. However, poll-based prediction models show a much closer race, with some even slightly favoring Harris. The discrepancy between betting odds and polling data has sparked debate, with some arguing that betting markets may reflect a pro-Trump bias among bettors. Meanwhile, betting odds also suggest Republicans are likely to take control of the Senate.

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