Hibapress / Radio-Canada
American electoral betting sites allow you to bet on the candidate who would have the most chance of winning the presidential election, but this growing phenomenon raises ethical questions and the fears of certain experts.
Since the start of this American electoral campaign full of twists and turns, electoral betting platforms have offered their users the chance to bet, particularly through cryptocurrency, on a range of political projections.
From the words used by candidates in the presidential debates to the choice of running mates, including a simple handshake between Trump and Harris, the slightest improbability becomes an excuse to bet on these platforms where billions of dollars are exchanged. Participation in these betting sites remains in principle illegal for American citizens, but several operate from abroad.
However, on October 2, a US federal appeals court gave the green light to an online election betting platform sued by a government agency which cited a risk for democracy.
