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Sports Betting Giants Fuel Election Race | Mesa News
The 2026 elections are heating up—and it’s not just politicians stirring the pot. Online sports betting giants like FanDuel and DraftKings are pouring over $72 million into the race via a super PAC called Win for America, fueling campaigns across party lines. With prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket exploding in popularity, the betting industry has become the third-largest corporate donor in midterm elections, trailing only crypto and tech. Since 2018, legal sports betting has surged to 39 states, turning political funding upside down as voters bet on everything from football to…
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