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What a fake poll reveals about worries around prediction markets and the midterms

While a stunt involving fake polls may not have been an effort to rig prediction markets, concerns are growing ahead of the midterms about other attempts to influence the betting sites.

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What a fake poll reveals about worries around prediction markets and the midterms
Source: NPR News
The prediction market app Kalshi is displayed on a mobile phone Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Chicago.

While a stunt involving fake polls may not have been an effort to rig prediction markets, concerns are growing ahead of the midterms about other attempts to influence the betting sites.

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