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Christopher Gerlacher

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Covers:  I cover prediction markets, politics, and religion.
Doesn't Cover: I'm not your guy for picks or gambling strategy.
Writer and journalist covering prediction markets and politics.

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Christopher Gerlacher’s Biography

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I started my çareer as a freelance writer straight out of school before securing a full-time job covering the US sports betting industry.

Each sports betting state has its own requirements, standards, and other quirks, so each new state beat has revealed new information about how sportsbook companies and their regulators are evolving alongside each other.

Today, I contribute to The Center Square, covering state races in competitive states and districts. I've focused on New Jersey's 7th Distri…

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Why The South Carolina Primary Worth Watching Instead Of Iowa

Why The South Carolina Primary Worth Watching Instead Of Iowa

Iowa reflects a small part of the electorate. The state is 90% white and 4.4% Black. South Carolina is 26.3% …

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Here’s Why You Can’t Stop Scrolling Or Playing Online Casino Apps

Here’s Why You Can’t Stop Scrolling Or Playing Online Casino Apps

Since sports betting became legal, some states have legalized online casinos. This not only reverses decades …

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Does the United States Have a Gambling Problem?

Does the United States Have a Gambling Problem?

It’s time to admit America has a gambling problem. This month marks 10 years since New Jersey launched reg…

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How A Futures Exchange Unlocked Vital Content Moderation Secrets

How A Futures Exchange Unlocked Vital Content Moderation Secrets

When Elon Musk took over Twitter, he discovered that promoting free speech was harder than allowing all unfil…

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Whether Prediction Markets Beat Polls Is The Wrong Question

Whether Prediction Markets Beat Polls Is The Wrong Question

Prediction markets can be useful forecasting tools, but they won’t replace political polls. Although politica…

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Kentucky Sports Betting Market White Paper

Kentucky Sports Betting Market White Paper

An overview of the Kentucky gambling landscape and policy recommendations for improving responsible gambling …

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2025 Election Plays: Can Dems Ride Shutdown Showdown to a Virginia Sweep?

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By Christopher Gerlacher Verified, Matt Schmitto
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Welcome to Political Market Pulse, your guide to the world of political prediction trading. Each week, the Prediction News team brings you actionable insights on the latest political drama, election odds, and key players making waves in political prediction markets. The government shutdown is in its 30th day, and counting. Kalshi traders are now forecasting the shutdown to last 44 days, up from 36 the week before, in a market that is nearing $22 million in trading volume.
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Can Cuomo Close the Gap?

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By Christopher Gerlacher Verified, Matt Schmitto
| Substack
Welcome to Political Market Pulse, your guide to the world of political prediction trading. Each week, the Prediction News team brings you actionable insights on the latest political drama, election odds, and key players making waves in political prediction markets. The government shutdown is in its third week, and Congress is no closer to ending it. Senate Democrats blocked a Republican funding bill on Wednesday, the 12th vote that has failed to reopen the government.
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Traders Eye Record Shutdown, Mamdani Margins & A Peltola Play

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By Christopher Gerlacher Verified, Matt Schmitto
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Welcome to Political Market Pulse, your guide to the world of political prediction trading. Each week, the Prediction News team brings you actionable insights on the latest political drama, election odds, and key players making waves in political prediction markets. The government shutdown has entered week three, and Kalshi traders think it could go on even longer.
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How is social media changing news?

Social media has made everyone a journalist and public figure, empowering individuals but also enabling unprecedented disinformation spread.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

I do most of my writing in Pages and all of my number-crunching in Excel. I've used ChatGPT to find sources to interview but never to write.

Why did you become a journalist?

I published by first op-ed in college and decided all I wanted to do was write. I learned journalism as a freelancer and continue to learn.
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