gambling

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Dimon did say that betting on a prediction market is more similar to gambling than to investing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Arizona’s attorney general recently announced criminal charges against Kalshi, saying the firm was operating an illegal gambling business.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Arizona’s attorney general, meanwhile, has filed criminal charges against the companies behind Kalshi’s prediction markets for operating an illegal gambling business without a license and for election wagering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The Ministry of Defence said it took problem gambling seriously and recognised the "significant impact" it could have on the health and wellbeing of service personnel.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

All three were worried that Bear Stearns might fail and be unable to make good on its gambling debts.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis