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

Prediction markets face more than 20 lawsuits across the country over whether their Yes/No bets on sports events should be subject to state gambling laws.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 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

It said it had a "comprehensive gambling clinical pathway", including assessment, support and referral to specialist NHS services, as well as welfare and pastoral support.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Cornwall was now totally exposed to the possibility that Bear Stearns would be unable to pay off its gambling debts.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis