Prediction Markets Make the World a Casino

By BloombergApr 9, 2026, 7:26 PM

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are booming. They also face a widening legal battle with US states and criticism over alleged user insider trading. Here's how they got so controversial.

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