As Harris’ campaign has gained momentum over the past few weeks, bookmakers have also swung in her favor.
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Vice President Kamala Harris has now emerged as the bookmakers’ favorite to win the 2024 Presidential election, highlighting her campaign’s momentum as she rapidly cut into former President Donald Trump’s lead in the betting markets in the past two weeks.Key Facts
Bettors on the crypto-based betting platform Polymarket predict the Democratic candidate now has a slight edge, with a 49% chance of winning compared to Trump’s 48%.
This is a major shift from just two weeks ago, when the bookmakers believed Trump had a 64% chance compared to Harris’ 29%.
