<img alt="The prediction market app Kalshi is displayed on a mobile phone Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Chicago." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/8436x5624+0+0/resize/8436x5624!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7c%2F87%2F1f70552e419597d86f744f4353d8%2Fap26106744658809.jpg" /><p>Concerns are increasing regarding potential attempts to influence prediction markets ahead of the midterm elections. This follows a recent incident involving fake polls, which, while not intended to manipulate the markets, has raised questions about the integrity of these betting platforms.</p><p>(Image credit: Erin Hooley)</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5945290" />
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Concerns About Prediction Markets Rise Ahead of Midterms Following Fake Poll Incident
Concerns about the integrity of prediction markets are growing as the midterm elections approach, particularly following an incident involving fake polls. While the fake polls were not aimed at rigging the markets, they have sparked discussions about potential influences on betting sites.
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What a fake poll reveals about worries around prediction markets and the midterms
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Concerns About Prediction Markets Rise Ahead of Midterms Following Fake Poll Incident