Authored by Ryan S. Gladwin via Decrypt,
A "blue wave" swept the U.S. midterms as the Democrats took control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, in a crushing blow to President Donald Trump.
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The user wagered $609,644 on the Republicans not winning any Senate swing states when odds sat at just 36%, a market which has since surged to 87%. This turned his stake into $1.48 million, putting him $860,000 in the green.
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