Submitted on Monday 4th July 2016
Published on Monday 18th July 2016
Current status: Closed
Closed: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Signatures: 12
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EU ~ EU Referendum ~ Referendum ~ remain
Pass legislation to restrict betting on referenda and general elections.
Shortly before the EU Referendum, bookmakers' odds for Remain were 1/4, while those for Leave were 5/1. Such odds have the potential to influence voting, irrespective of the political issues at stake. It is reported that 69 per cent of individual bets were placed on Leave.
Reference: Financial Times dated 26 June 2016
"Brexit wagers set new record for non-sports bets" by Paul McClean.
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