US: Online midterm election game at WaPO

Political enthusiasts can log on to washingtonpost.com to speculate on the upcoming midterm elections.  The Post has developed an online game in which users can wager on the 435 House of Representatives seats and the 30 Senate seats.  The stakes are $25, $50, and $100 American Express gift certificates.  It seems as though newspaper sites are thinking outside of the box for new ways to attract hits.

 Source: Editor and Publisher