A soldier betting on an operation to oust Venezuela's leader. Politicians gambling on their own elections. Massive bets on the president announcing a ceasefire with Iran right before he actually did.

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Some state employees have been officially banned from insider trading on prediction markets. Governors have signed executive orders clamping down on it in New York, Illinois, and California. "Getting ...

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The indictment of a soldier who bet on the U.S. operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela put renewed focus on a new way to gamble, and a new way to cheat. By Victor Mather Prediction ...

Soon, investors may be able to wager on who wins control of the Senate in their brokerage accounts. Bitwise, Roundhill and GraniteShares have filed applications with the SEC to offer event contracts ...

Prediction markets are being touted on social media as a lucrative side hustle for young Americans squeezed by rent and student loan bills. In reality, most traders are losing money, and a significant ...

The White House has warned staff not to wager on government decisions, but his family’s involvement with these firms undermines the president’s message. By Ben Protess Ben Protess covers the Trump ...

The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder will look to take a 2-0 series lead against the eighth-seeded Phoenix Suns when they meet in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round matchup on Wednesday in ...

The 2026 NHL playoffs continue on Friday, and the first puck drop comes in an entertaining series in the East as the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning battle in Game 3 of a series tied 1-1.