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Betting Markets Flip Interest Back to Trump as Election Nears

Political betting markets have recently hit the brakes on predictions regarding Kamala Harris’s chances for success in the upcoming presidential election, and in an unexpected twist, they are warming back up to Donald Trump. A recent analysis shows that bettors now favor the former president, with Trump drawing 51.6% of the bets compared to Harris’s 47.5%. Given that Harris was previously ahead by as much as 3% just weeks ago, this shift has ignited chatter among political aficionados and casual betters alike. Almost $1.4 billion has been wagered on the November 5th election on Polymarket, proving that people are putting their money where their mouth is.

Breaking down the betting action, Trump has attracted nearly $335 million in wagers tipping the scales in his favor, while Harris trails with $266 million. The betters are itching to collect their winnings once the election results roll in, as called by three notable sources: the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. Meanwhile, both sides have taken the conversation to the Polymarket commentary section, where pro-Harris and pro-Trump players engage in a verbal smackdown to defend their investments. It seems that political risk-taking now comes with a side of entertainment, whether it’s indulging in some celebratory virtual backslapping or poking fun at the opposition.

While one Trump supporter gleefully touts the rise of Truth Social, claiming “Patriots in control,” a more cautious Harris supporter tried to invoke memories of 2012’s prediction markets, comparing Harris’s current standing with Mitt Romney’s ill-fated campaign. However, the historical analogy falls flat when considering that many a Republican gambled on the wisdom of their battles over the past couple of elections, often to their chagrin.

Polling scenarios are buzzing like a hive of bees, with traditional surveys showing both contestants neck-and-neck. A recent vice presidential debate saw J.D. Vance (R-OH) outshining his opponent Tim Walz, sparking speculation about whether this will help boost Trump’s overall standing. On the flip side, the Harris camp is visibly anxious after a poll from the Arab American Institute (AAI) revealed a deadlock among Arab-American voters, particularly in Michigan, where some progressives have expressed their angst by vowing to skip the ballot entirely over her stance on Israel.

As Trump surges in crucial swing states, confidence is growing among his supporters. A poll by Trafalgar and Insider Advantage offers a slim advantage for Trump in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, North Carolina, and Nevada, while the two candidates remain tied in Georgia. Complicating the electoral landscape further, North Carolina has become a focal point of concern, as reports indicate that some ballots may have gone missing amidst the chaos of recovery from a recent hurricane. The state, which narrowly went to Trump in 2020, could be pivotal once again, suggesting that political tides can change faster than a news cycle.

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