Comment Text:
It is extremely dangerous to allow gambling on elections.
Further, I believe it goes against the public interest!
Allowing this proposal will undermine the integrity of our elections and our democracy.
Allowing betting on election outcomes will create strong financial incentives for special interests to manipulate and interfere in our elections.
Allowing this proposal will reduce voter confidence, and lead to a perception that election outcomes are not solely determined by voters’ choices, but also by those who bet on election results.
Allowing this proposal puts personal gain ahead of the public interest.
Allowing this proposal undermines the principle of one person, one vote – the bedrock of our democracy.
Simply put, it provides MORE incentive for special interests and people with a LOT more money than the average voter to impact the game and then financially benefit from it. It is like you are giving a financial incentive . . . which could pay off their investment!
DO NOT allow gambling on elections!
Thank you very much for your consideration.
