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Prediction markets open new front for U.S. election misinformation

The Japan Times

Published 27 Oct 2026, 1:41 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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With hundreds of millions of dollars on the line, experts are warning that live odds could sow confusion and provide fodder for misinformation.

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