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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 - 6 days ago

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

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. - 9 hours ago

Election betting: Appeals court fast-tracks CFTC challenge to Kalshi political bets

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission opposes the offer of bets on political races offered in contracts by Kalshi and other event-based platforms.

Business - CNBC - October 14

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

Caleb Williams vs. Jayden Daniels: Tale of the tape for top two QBs in 2024 NFL Draft, entering Week 8 matchup

Breaking down the intricacies of the young, star passers from USC and LSU

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Grealish loses £500 bet over Trent England goal

Jack Grealish has said Trent Alexander-Arnold's free-kick goal against Finland has cost him £500 after joking with the defender he'd give him '500 quid' if he scored.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels making rookie QBs a popular bet

Rookie quarterbacks take center stage and all the other biggest betting storylines from this past weekend.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

US election bets surge after court lifts ban

Traders on prediction markets narrowly favour a Trump victory over Harris next month

World - Financial Times - October 15

Pro-Harris ad to run during BET Hip Hop Awards

An ad in support of Vice President Harris geared toward African American voters will run during the BET Hip Hop Awards, a music awards event airing Tuesday night. The ad, dubbed “Wallet” and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

How Davante Adams trade impacts fantasy, betting odds

While the Jets have high hopes for an Adams-Aaron Rodgers reunion, fantasy managers should be careful.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

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 - 6 days ago

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