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Betting markets have picked a winner in the US midterms. Here’s how often they get it right

Betting markets have picked a winner in the US midterms. Here’s how often they get it right

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Multiple polls and nonpartisan analysts indicate a Democratic advantage in the race to take the House from Republicans, while the Senate remains uncertain. Prediction markets are betting on Democratic wins in the Senate, with Republicans confronting a tough battleground fight, and market odds have largely held steady since Sunday as they increasingly favor Democratic candidates in several competitive Senate contests. Polling activity is currently underway across the United States.

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    With the midterms already here, predictions show a strong likelihood for Democrats to gain control of both chambers of Congress. We analyse the historical accuracy of betting markets and their forecast ahead of the elections. Since 2016, there has been a remarkable increase in political betting…

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With the midterms already here, predictions show a strong likelihood for Democrats to gain control of both chambers of Congress. We analyse the historical accuracy of betting markets and their forecast ahead of the elections. Since 2016, there has been a remarkable increase in political betting…

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Betting markets have picked a winner in the US midterms. Here’s how often they get it right

With the midterms already here, predictions show a strong likelihood for Democrats to gain control of both chambers of Congress. We analyse the historical accuracy of betting markets and their forecast ahead of the elections. Since 2016, there has been a remarkable increase in political betting…

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