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2024 Election Betting and Campaign Finance

Analysis of Polymarket election betting, campaign finance, and the role of billionaires in the 2024 US presidential election.

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What controversy is Polymarket facing regarding its promotion?: Polymarket, while ostensibly open only to non-US bettors, is facing scrutiny for promoting its site using US-based social media influencers.
What are the arguments for and against election betting markets?: Proponents argue election betting markets offer faster reactions to public sentiment and increase voter engagement, while critics express concerns about potential manipulation and the influence of large bets.
What is the role of billionaires in the 2024 election campaign funding?: The 2024 election campaign has seen significant funding from billionaires, including Elon Musk's substantial contributions to Trump and conservative causes.
What is the current prediction on Polymarket regarding the 2024 presidential election?: Nearly two-thirds of Polymarket bets favor a Trump victory, despite a different picture presented by traditional polls showing Harris slightly ahead.
How much money has been spent on Polymarket election bets, and how does this compare to campaign fundraising?: Over \$3.3 billion has been wagered on the Polymarket betting site predicting the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election, exceeding the combined fundraising of both campaigns.

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