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Democrats bet on abortion rights to fire up voters

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump takes a slim lead on the economy, according to our latest poll

World - Financial Times - October 24

Betting Markets Favor Trump. But Their Record of Accuracy Is Mixed.

Proponents believe that having real money on the line, and a large crowd of investors, encourages a more accurate election forecast than polling data can provide.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

By the numbers: Commanders' Hail Mary 'not great' for sportsbooks

Washington's miraculous win, a pair of NCAA unbeatens and the rest of the biggest weekend betting storylines.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Halloween costume chain Spirit bet on the pop-up model and won

Spirit Halloween's success as a seasonal pop-up retailer is leading it to make a foray into Christmas with 10 temporary stores.

Betting on Joy, Ryan Reynolds Brings Audiences Together

MNTN’s chief creative officer talks about how joy makes audiences stay.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Betting the Breeders' Cup: Is it time for City of Troy?

Saturday's $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic highlights two days of racing. Here's what to know to bet the races.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Rams' McVay 'wouldn't bet against' Nacua playing

Rams head coach Sean McVay says he "wouldn't bet against" receiver Puka Nacua (knee) playing against the Seahawks on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory

Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s election

Business - Financial Times - November 4

South Carolina women clear-cut betting favorites

South Carolina was viewed as a second-tier contender, not one of the clear favorites, entering last season. Oddsmakers aren't doubting the Gamecocks this season, though.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

First bets: Early picks for Week 10

What are the lines we're looking at before movement later in the week? Here are some early picks for Week 10.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Coinbase's big election bet is about to be tested

Coinbase emerged as a top corporate donor this election cycle, backing candidates the company viewed as supporting its pro-crypto agenga.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Trump Is Betting Big on Musk’s Swing-State Moonshot

The candidate is leaning on an unusual canvassing effort funded by Elon Musk. If successful, it could usher in a new era when billionaires dominate ground campaigns.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Election Betting Markets See Vindication in Trump Victory

Prediction markets, which surged to prominence during the presidential campaign, started reflecting a likely Trump win several weeks ago, even as opinion polls showed a tight race.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

NHL betting: Odds to win Stanley Cup, conference

Betting odds and futures for every team to win the 2025 Stanley Cup, its conference and its division.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

First bets: Early picks for NFL Week 11

What are the lines we're looking at before movement later in the week?

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Why China is betting on local governments to spur the economy

Fiscal package falls short of market hopes as Beijing braces for Trump tariffs

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Why Trump’s Victory Is Fueling a Market Frenzy

Investors have been comforted by a clear election result and are anticipating tax cuts and deregulation from a second Trump administration.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The Jontay Porter Rule: NBA and betting partners will not take prop bets on low-salary players

Major sports books will not offer bets involving NBA players making the lowest salaries in an agreement between the league and its betting partners.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Betting by the numbers: Barkley bet more than some NFL teams, a 'fake' in Texas-Georgia, Daniels injury moves lines

Saquon Barkley's revenge game, Jayden Daniels' injury and a unique set of line moves in college football headlines the betting action this past weekend.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Iowa vs. UCLA prediction, odds, betting line: 2024 college football picks, Week 11 bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college football picks and predictions for UCLA Bruins vs. Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday night

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Amazon makes fresh nuclear bet. Is it good news for this year’s hottest stocks?

Tech companies are embracing the construction of new small modular reactors, which could have nuanced implications for nuclear stocks that have been some of the biggest gainers of 2024.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

The stock market still leans to this candidate winning the presidential election

The Dow’s indication of who will win the U.S. presidency deserves to be taken seriously.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Door Knocking Is Tough These Days. Harris’s Team Is Betting on Apps.

As technology like doorbell cameras makes it easier to avoid unsolicited visitors, the Harris campaign is leaning on data-capturing apps to supplement the traditional work of canvassing.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Paqueta wants 'misleading' betting case leaks investigated by FA

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta wants the Football Association to investigate "misleading" leaks about his betting case.

These two crypto funds will likely do better if Trump wins. Here’s why.

Grayscale Investments’ Digital Large Cap Fund and Bitwise Asset Management’s Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund could provide attractive opportunities to bet on Donald Trump’s victory in next month’s ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Airlines bet on food and art to lure flyers back to ageing premium cabins

New perks offered while better planes and seats remain grounded from supply chain disruptions

World - Financial Times - October 19

Whether you vote for Harris or Trump, it’s a sure bet the stock market will thrive

Inflation could be a problem, but real growth and profits should be robust.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

GoFundMe bets social media can unlock Gen Z giving

New GoFundMe tools will make it easier to circulate causes across online platforms in a push to cater toward younger generations

Tech - ABC News - October 21

Defence groups bet big on drone-destroying laser weapons

Leading contractors, including RTX in the US, the UK’s QinetiQ, and Europe’s MBDA, are investing heavily in the technology

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Trump, Harris race draws millions of dollars to politics betting sites

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Trump, Harris race draws millions of dollars to politics betting sites Voters aren’t just casting ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Putin bets on North Korean troops to retake Kursk from Ukraine

‘Storm Corps’ is first foreign army contingent deployed in Russia’s war

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Polymarket Identifies a French Trader Behind Big Trump Bets

Polymarket said that it had linked a single trader to accounts that have wagered heavily on the Republican to win, pushing up his odds on the prediction market.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Polymarket says the whale betting heavily on Trump is a French individual

The mystery bettor making large trades on former President Donald Trump to win the election on a cryptocurrency site is a French national who is doing so based on personal belief, the site ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

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