Lawmakers are calling on trading platforms to stop dangerous prediction trading, such as betting on wildfires
Published on Aug 11, 2026, 3:24:40 PM
Total time: 00:03:01
Published on Aug 11, 2026, 3:24:40 PM
Total time: 00:03:01
A couple of weeks ago we told you about a platform called "Wyldfire." It allows you to bet on the size and severity of flames. And the prediction market Polymarket allows similar trading.
Now...lawmakers in California are calling on trading platforms to STOP this type of trading.
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