NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsJuly 29, 2026Hillsborough
Sports Betting Companies Spend $72 Million on 2026 Midterm Elections
Online sports betting companies have contributed over $72 million to 2026 midterm election campaigns. 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 races represents a significant shift in campaign funding sources that may influence legislative priorities regarding online gambling regulation.
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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“A prediction market platform gaining traction in the election betting space.”organizationFanDuel“Contributed $27 million to Win for America and spent $1.1 million on federal lob”organizationWin for America“The primary recipient of $72 million in sports betting industry donations.”organizationKalshi“A prediction market platform gaining traction in the election betting space.”personRick Claypool“Research director who identified Win for America as a corporate money juggernaut”