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Prediction marketplace Kalshi gives Becerra high odds of winning. They also bet on his campaign
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Online prediction marketplace company Kalshi cut gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra’s campaign a check for $39,200 last Friday, just days before voters decide which two candidates move on to the general election in November. Meanwhile, the company’s marketplace gives Becerra a 74% chance of […]
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According to Palo Alto Online’s source item, Prediction marketplace Kalshi gives Becerra high odds of winning. They also bet on his campaign, This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Online prediction marketplace company Kalshi cut gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra’s campaign a check for $39,200 last Friday, just days before voters decide which two candidates move on to the general election in November. Meanwhile, the company’s marketplace gives Becerra a 74% chance of […]
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Primary source: Prediction marketplace Kalshi gives Becerra high odds of winning. They also bet on his campaign via Palo Alto Online. VINI cites and links the source; it does not reproduce the publisher’s full article text without rights clearance.
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- Prediction marketplace Kalshi gives Becerra high odds of winning. They also bet on his campaignPalo Alto Online - 2026-06-01T22:35:39+00:00
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