# Candidate betting and political futures

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## Definition

A widespread game of chance in the USA in which bets are placed on the outcome of a candidate - usually a candidate for governor or the presidency (an investment that is directly tied to the outcome of political elections. The investor pays a flat fee and will receive a certain amount - say $100 - if the candidate chosen wins; if the candidate loses, the payout is zero. The price changes frequently during an election based on the support candidates receive). - See bookmakers, financial betting, lottery, betting shops. Attention: The financial encyclopedia is protected by copyright and may only be used for private purposes without express consent! University Professor Dr. Gerhard Merk, Dipl.rer.pol., Dipl.rer.oec. Professor Dr. Eckehard Krah, Dipl.rer.pol. E-mail address: info@ekrah.com https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerhard_Ernst_Merk https://www.jung-stilling-gesellschaft.de/merk/ https://www.gerhardmerk.de/

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