Georgia Secretary of State warns election officials off political betting – fox5atlanta.com

Georgia Secretary of State warns election officials off political betting  fox5atlanta.com

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is warning election officials and poll workers across the state not to place bets on political races as prediction market apps surge in popularity. ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 11: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaks at a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on November 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. At the press conference Raffensperger announced an audit of the Secretary of ATLANTA – Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is warning election officials and poll workers across the state not to place bets on political races as prediction market apps surge in popularity. With Election Day 39 days away, betting on political outcomes has skyrocketed nationwide.

Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket have recorded more than $750 million in total bids on midterm races across the country. Raffensperger held a sit-down interview with FOX 5 to issue a direct warning to election workers, volunteers, and state staff, urging them to stay completely clear of prediction markets. "Don't do it," Raffensperger said. "It's really important that anyone that's involved in the election process, any election official, should not be betting on their outcome." While Georgia state law classifies gambling on an election or political nomination as a misdemeanor, Raffensperger acknowledged there is no explicit state statute prohibiting election staff from placing