Petition 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.

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Reference: Financial Times dated 26 June 2016
"Brexit wagers set new record for non-sports bets" by Paul McClean.

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Date closed 18 January 2017
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