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

What a fake poll reveals about worries around prediction markets and the midterms
NPR Technology Friday 28 August 2026, 07:00 UTC By Bobby Allyn 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: Erin Hooley)

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.

(Image credit: Erin Hooley)

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