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Federal Appeals Court Rules States Can Regulate Prediction Markets as Gambling

A federal appeals court has determined that states possess the authority to regulate prediction markets, classifying them similarly to gambling. This ruling represents a significant legal success for state regulators in their efforts to oversee the rapidly expanding prediction market industry. AI

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Federal Appeals Court Rules States Can Regulate Prediction Markets as Gambling

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