NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — PoliticsJuly 29, 2026Hillsborough
Sports Betting Industry Spending in 2026 Midterm Elections
Online sports betting companies have contributed over $72 million to 2026 midterm election races. This spending coincides with increased attention on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.
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The influx of $72 million from the sports betting industry into 2026 midterm campaigns represents a new source of political funding that may influence candidate platforms and election outcomes.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationFanatics“Contributed $5.5 million to Win for America.”organizationAmerican Gaming Association“Source for data on the expansion of legal sports wagering.”organizationbet365“Contributed $5.5 million to Win for America.”organizationDraftKings“Contributed at least $34 million to Win for America.”organizationPolymarket“Prediction market platform gaining traction in the betting space.”organizationFanDuel“Contributed $27 million to Win for America and spent $1.1 million on federal lob”organizationWin for America“Recipient of over $72 million in sports betting industry donations.”organizationKalshi“Prediction market platform gaining traction in the betting space.”personRick Claypool“Research director for a nonprofit who described Win for America as a 'corporate ”