Prediction Markets
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French Authorities Open Investigation Into Paris Weather Bet Anomaly
French authorities have launched an investigation after a bettor won $34,000 on a weather-based wager, raising concerns about possible manipulation of temperature…
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CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Prediction Market Regulation
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a lawsuit against Wisconsin, escalating the legal conflict between federal regulators and state authorities over…
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Prediction Markets Move Betting Sector Quickly
DATA.BET launched Prediction Markets as a fourth betting vertical, allowing wagers on global events across politics, finance, technology, crypto, economy, culture, geopolitics,…
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Most Traders Lose, So Who Is Taking the Gains?
Most users on Polymarket faced losses, and over 100,000 accounts dropped more than $1,000, while retail traders together lost $131 million. A…
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Brazil Takes Strong Step on Prediction Markets
Brazil has banned prediction markets and labelled them illegal gambling outside approved financial tools, while regulators blocked 28 platforms and raised enforcement.…
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President Trump Criticises Rise Of Prediction Markets On Global Conflict
Donald Trump has raised concerns about the growth of prediction markets on geopolitical events, describing the current environment as increasingly speculative. Speaking…
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Colorado Advances Betting Reform Bill With Removal Of Prop Bet Ban
Colorado lawmakers have removed a proposed ban on prop bets from Senate Bill 131, clearing a key obstacle for the legislation to…
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How a US Soldier’s $400K Betting Win Collapsed into a Landmark Insider Trading Case
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who is a United States Army Special Forces soldier, is now facing prosecution for gambling using classified information…
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New York Acts on Coinbase And Gemini, Prediction Markets Face Pressure
Letitia James has taken legal action against Coinbase and Gemini, saying their platforms run gambling without a license. Concerns include age access,…
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NBA Set To Partner with Polymarket and Kalshi
The National Basketball Association is stepping up discussions with prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket. This means the league is potentially pivoting…
Latest news, analysis and regulatory developments in prediction markets, including platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. Coverage includes legal frameworks, compliance issues, and the evolving role of event-based trading within global financial and iGaming ecosystems.
Explore how prediction markets work, their legal status, and how they differ from traditional gambling in our prediction markets guide and prediction markets regulation guide.