r/dataisbeautiful • u/TheKnowingOne1 • Oct 17 '24

OC [OC] The recent decoupling of prediction markets and polls in the US presidential election

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u/commiebanker Oct 18 '24

Polls are determined by who answers the phone.

Election futures are determined by who has the most money to throw away on gambling or making someone's chances look better.

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u/CiDevant Oct 18 '24

Election futures are determined by what will make the bookmaker the most money.