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Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated as Gambling, Appeals Court Says

Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated as Gambling, Appeals Court Says
NYT Technology Friday 28 August 2026, 22:11 UTC By Lauren McCarthy 1 min read
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Prediction markets, notably Kalshi, have exploded in popularity this year.

Prediction markets, notably Kalshi, have exploded in popularity this year.
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