Gamble on democracy: Inside suspicious election-contracts trading on prediction markets
Summary
Prediction markets are facing scrutiny after failing to accurately predict a Los Angeles primary election. This miscalculation has sparked concerns that these platforms might be vulnerable to manipulation, potentially creating exaggerated perceptions of political support for specific candidates.
CNBC examines unusual price spikes in election prediction markets and how low-volume contracts can be moved by relatively small trades.
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