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Gambling Sites Delay Payouts In Case Trump Retains Power

Recounts and litigation mean winners could be waiting for a while.

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Gamblers who made big bets on the results of the U.S. presidential election are still waiting for their money.

News networks on Saturday called the contest for former Vice President Joe Biden, but major betting companies are withholding payouts on hundreds of millions of wagers throughout the world. In the meantime, they’re continuing to take bets as the odds fluctuate and President Donald Trump continues to press his legal case.