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With the upcoming US presidential election just days away, political prediction markets have gained extraordinary momentum, capturing the attention of both investors and bettors nationwide. This election cycle has seen a rapid rise in platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, and PredictIt, where political futures contracts allow users to wager on electoral outcomes.Prediction markets, often structured as derivatives exchanges offering “yes/no” event contracts, have been around for years but faced regulatory hurdles. However, a recent court ruling has redefined their place in the landscape. On October 2, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of Kalshi, a…

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Feb 24, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Mike Young reacts on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. The Panthers won 79-64. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Toibu Lawal totaled a career-high 23 points with eight rebounds as Virginia Tech posted an 83-60 victory over Delaware State in the regular-season opener for both teams Monday night in Blacksburg, Va. Lawal, a transfer from VCU who was making his Virginia Tech debut, showed his versatility at both ends of the floor while helping Virginia Tech take down the resilient…

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Posted on: November 5, 2024, 01:55h.  Last updated on: November 5, 2024, 01:55h. A woman who’s employed as a temporary election worker was allegedly assaulted recently while she was waiting for a bus in Las Vegas. LVMPD car, pictured above. Officers are investigating a report that an election worker was assaulted in Las Vegas. (Image: KTNV) The victim, identified as Brandi Lapriore, said she suffered injuries after the assailant punched her in the face and stepped on her knee. The incident took place at a bus stop on Eastern Avenue on October 26. Her report is being investigated by both…

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The Sky Sports Racing cameras head to the North East this afternoon, with action from Sedgefield and Newcastle in store.2.40 Newcastle – Knight Templar chases four-timerOnly four runners go to post in the two-mile handicap but Knight Templar arrives here in red-hot form winning his last three starts. Since moving from Sir Mark Prescott to Robert Stephens he has shown 12lbs worth of progression and arrives here off a career-high mark and steps up in class for this in Free Bets With Betuk Bet Club Handicap. Royal Ascot winner Get Shirty lines up for David O’Meara and hasn’t tasted success…

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Las Vegas low-stakes legend Jeremy Becker ran into a brutal situation early in a high roller event on Monday at the PokerStars North American Poker Tour Las Vegas (NAPT). The $25,000 Super High Roller, which had 42 entrants at the time of publishing, featured some of the best players in the world competing for an NAPT title at Resorts World Las Vegas. World-class players such as Scott Seiver, Erik Seidel, and Jeremy Ausmus all showed up on Day 1 to battle it out in the high roller. Becker has traditionally played much lower stakes tournaments, most notably at Wynn Las…

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Sep 4, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) throws during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images All-Star right-hander Nathan Eovaldi declined his $20 million option with the Texas Rangers on Monday and will become a free agent. Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young told MLB.com the team still has a lot of interest in making a new deal with the two-time World Series winner. Eovaldi, 34, had a vesting option in his contract for the 2025 season that depended on whether he threw a…

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Posted on: November 4, 2024, 07:53h.  Last updated on: November 4, 2024, 10:26h. The outcome of the 2024 presidential election will finally be determined on Tuesday, November 5, as tens of millions of Americans and US citizens head to the polls to cast their vote. Kalshi odds on the 2024 presidential election are displayed in New York City’s Times Square on Oct. 10, 2024. Election betting markets in the US are operating in a grey zone. (Image: Shutterstock) In the leadup to the historic election between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, countless pollsters have given their…

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