Prediction markets firms take heat in Senate Commerce hearing scrutinizing surge
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Prediction markets firms like Kalshi are under scrutiny in the Senate Commerce hearing, facing questions about advertising to children, athlete cheating, and undermining regulated gaming. Senators express concerns about the surge in unregulated sports betting, with some firms allegedly targeting minors and failing to prevent cheating, raising questions about industry oversight and regulation.
Sports betting on firms such as Kalshi was the focus of questions over advertising to children, cheating from athletes and undermining regulated gaming.