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  1. A company is offering prediction markets on election outcomes, utilizing data from the Federal Election Commission.

Media Outlets Partner with Prediction Markets for Election Coverage

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What happened

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News organizations, including CNN, CNBC, and Fox News, have partnered with prediction market companies like Polymarket and Kalshi. These markets, which allow bettors to purchase contracts on election outcomes, have seen massive betting volumes, exceeding $1.4 billion by early October. This trend is providing a new source of revenue for media companies as traditional television advertising revenue declines.

From wgcu.org, spokesman.com

Why it matters

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The growth of prediction markets challenges the relevance of traditional polling firms such as Gallup. For media companies, these partnerships offer a way to augment coverage and generate cash flow. However, the nascent industry is simultaneously facing legal challenges regarding illegal gambling and questions about media objectivity.

Prediction markets are offering betting opportunities on election outcomes using data from the Federal Election Commission.

From wgcu.org, spokesman.com

Who's involved

  • CNNAmerican news channel partnering with prediction market companies
  • CNBCAmerican business news channel partnering with prediction market operators
  • PolymarketOnline prediction solicitation and aggregation engine partnering with news organizations
  • Fox NewsAmerican cable television news channel partnering with prediction market companies
  • CBS NewsNews division of CBS partnering with prediction market operators
  • GallupAmerican analytics and advisory company whose polling data is being challenged

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • GallupSpeculative

    Gallup might see its market share decrease as prediction markets challenge the relevance of traditional polling data.

  • CNNSpeculative

    CNN could see its revenue increase through direct partnerships with prediction market companies.

  • CNBCSpeculative

    CNBC might gain a new revenue stream from its partnerships with prediction market operators.

  • PolymarketSpeculative

    Polymarket could see its core business revenue increase through partnerships with news organizations.

  • Fox NewsSpeculative

    Fox News might increase its revenue through direct partnerships with prediction market companies.

  • CBS NewsSpeculative

    CBS News could see its revenue increase from new partnerships with prediction market operators.

Possible ripples

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How it developed

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  1. Networks partnered with prediction markets; Goldstein studied market accuracy vs polls.1 source
  2. Major news outlets engaged with election prediction markets and discussed media trust.1 source

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