Exclusive: New Senate bill would ban prediction markets on sports, politics and military

A newly introduced Senate bill would ban prediction markets on sports, politics and the military. The proposal creates regulatory risk that could curtail or force U.S. exit for platforms offering political and military markets, reducing revenue and trading volumes for affected firms. Market operators and investors face increased legal and compliance uncertainty if the bill advances.

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A newly introduced Senate bill would ban prediction markets on sports, politics and the military. The proposal creates regulatory risk that could curtail or force U.S. exit for platforms offering political and military markets, reducing revenue and trading volumes for affected firms. Market operators and investors face increased legal and compliance uncertainty if the bill advances.