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Wisconsin Officials Warn Voters Against Betting on Elections

Wisconsin election officials have warned that individuals who bet on election outcomes through prediction markets may lose their right to vote in those elections, based on a 1849 statute. Other states, including New York, have similar laws, but the implications for prediction market participants remain unclear as legal challenges and interpretations evolve.

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Wisconsin election officials have warned that individuals who bet on election outcomes through prediction markets may lose their right to vote in those elections, based on a 1849 statute. Other states, including New York, have similar laws, but the implications for prediction market participants remain unclear as legal challenges and interpretations evolve.

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Could you lose your right to vote if you bet on an election?

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Wisconsin Officials Warn Voters Against Betting on Elections