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Election betting is newly legal — and risks getting confused with polls
Wagers have been flooding in after a ruling opened the door to U.S. users placing bets on ballot outcomes, raising concerns that the lines between elections and sports would blur.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Would You UberEats a Sweater or a New Pair of Sneakers? Founders Are Betting on It
Consumer companies are partnering with Uber to offer time-rushed customers last-minute delivery.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Trump victory bets and strong US economy power dollar gains
Greenback enjoys strongest month in two years ahead of presidential electionBusiness - Financial Times - November 2 -
Don’t take the betting market odds on Tuesday’s U.S. election too seriously
This year’s U.S. presidential election has suddenly made betting on politics a topic of mainstream conversation.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Gambling on 'vibes' — why the betting markets are getting the election all wrong
The betting markets currently have Donald Trump at a 62% chance of winning Tuesday's election, but this is based on the bettors' models that rely on social media engagement, which may not ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Morning Report — Sure bet: White House winner faces divided nation
In today’s issue: Sure bet: White House winner faces divided nation In a race to the wire, Vice President Harris will return to Pennsylvania today after focusing on younger voters in Michigan ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Trump’s lead over Harris in betting market erodes as platforms tighten odds
Top platforms had placed Republican ahead but Democrat is catching up and even leads on one app. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates Betting markets have narrowed ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
First Satellite Made of Wood Is Launched Into Space
Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.Science - The New York Times - November 6 -
Christie says he would bet 'about five bucks' on Harris
Former New Jersey governor and GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie said he would "bet about five bucks" on Vice President Harris winning the presidential election during an interview with ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Brokerages are raking in millions from your presidential election bets
There’s a lot of money to be made off of election betting, and brokerages are cashing in.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation
Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Wall Street and bitcoin soar to record highs as Trump wins US election
Dollar up and renewable energy stocks down, while shares in president-elect’s media business rise by more than a third. Analysis: Trump policies mean higher prices Business live – latest ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Bank stocks jump almost 12% as traders bet on less regulation in a Trump presidency
A handful of well-known bank names jumped as traders ready for a second Trump term.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
How Trump’s Victory Grants Election Betting Platforms a Promising Future
Long prohibited by regulators, U.S. forecasting sites recently won the right to offer bets on national elections—a liberty Trump is unlikely to roll back after the bettors backed him to win.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Here’s how much money was bet on the 2024 presidential election
Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election; here’s how much people wagered on the raceBusiness - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down
The story of “King,” who doesn't disclose his real name, is similar to that of many vulnerable Brazilians in recent yearsWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Netanyahu bets war strategy on ‘bulldozer’ Katz as Israel waits for Trump
Appointment of less-experienced defence minister will leave prime minister unencumbered as White House lurches rightWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
'A star is born:' Elon Musk's big bet on Trump pays off
Elon Musk’s massive bet on President-elect Trump appears to have paid off, as the billionaire owner of Tesla and SpaceX looks ahead to an administration likely to boost his companies and his own ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down
The story of “King,” who doesn't disclose his real name, is similar to that of many vulnerable Brazilians in recent yearsHealth - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Alabama at LSU: Turnover battle could turn the tide
Betting Saturday's big SEC matchup between the No. 11 Alabama Tide and No. 14 LSU Tigers? Here's what you need to know.Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
DraftKings cuts full-year outlook, citing unfavorable sports-betting outcomes
DraftKings stock falls as “customer-friendly” sports outcomes early in the current quarter led to a lowered full-year revenue outlook.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
DraftKings CEO says sports betting industry is at 'important inflection point'
It's been six years since the Supreme Court lifted the federal ban on sports betting, and the practice is now legal in 38 states and Washington, D.C.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Democrats had bet on women showing up in force. They didn’t
All the talk before the vote was of a huge gender gap, but it didn't happen. Why was that?Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Billions were bet on election odds using online markets
Election betting platforms brought in billions of dollars as users wagered on who would win Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Democrats' bet on a generation of liberal voters has backfired badly
Latino, black and younger voters once helped Obama win power - Trump made gains with all three groups this election. Why?Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Betting buzz: Chiefs deliver for live bettors with blocked field goal
A blocked field goal led to a memorable swing for Kansas City Chiefs bettors in one of the most exciting games of NFL Week 10.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago