Robinhood Enters Political Betting Market with Presidential Election Contracts

Robinhood allows users to bet on the 2024 presidential election outcomes for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump via new event contracts, following regulatory developments.

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Robinhood has announced the launch of event contracts allowing users to bet on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The new offering reflects a growing interest in election betting following a federal court ruling that allows such transactions in the U.S. However, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) remains engaged in ongoing litigation which could impact these contracts. Robinhood's move aims to provide a new tool for retail investors, despite concerns over the integrity of elections and the potential for market manipulation.

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