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The Power of Prediction Markets: Analyzing the Future of Elections and Odds
In a surprising turn of events during the election night of 2024, while major news outlets like CNN and Fox were still declaring the presidential race "too close to call," a prediction market called Polymarket had already declared Donald Trump the winner, marking his second win in the presidency. This incident highlights the often contrasting narratives presented by traditional polling methods versus prediction markets—a phenomenon seen throughout both political and sports betting histories.