Al Jazeera English • May 4, 2026 16:24

Would you bet on the next disaster? The rise of prediction markets

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With the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, where is the line for taking a bet on disaster?

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Mon 11:30 - Fox News

Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets

Mon 15:52 - The Hill

Kalshi launches features to keep kids off betting platform

Mon 16:24 - Al Jazeera English

Would you bet on the next disaster? The rise of prediction markets

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Fox News

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11:30

Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets

Senators can no longer bet on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket after the Senate unanimously passed new rules banning insider wagering.

The Hill

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15:52

Kalshi launches features to keep kids off betting platform

The prediction market Kalshi is cracking down on kids using the platform, launching new features Monday to prevent individuals younger than 18 years old from accessing the site. The platform …