
Youth Use Betting as a Financial Shortcut in 2026
Study shows young adults use sports betting and prediction markets as financial shortcuts amid economic pressure in 2026.

Study shows young adults use sports betting and prediction markets as financial shortcuts amid economic pressure in 2026.

Israeli police investigate a Polymarket user who profited $430,000 from a suspiciously timed bet on the US-Israel strike against Iran.

Kalshi bans a MrBeast editor for insider trading on video-related contracts, marking a major enforcement milestone.

U.S. Senators urge the CFTC to ban prediction markets on “problematic” topics, citing concerns over election integrity and ethics.

A judge orders Kalshi to halt sports contracts in Nevada, siding with regulators in a major jurisdictional win.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addresses the rise of prediction markets, labeling them a form of sports betting.

Study shows young adults use sports betting and prediction markets as financial shortcuts amid economic pressure in 2026.

Israeli police investigate a Polymarket user who profited $430,000 from a suspiciously timed bet on the US-Israel strike against Iran.

Kalshi bans a MrBeast editor for insider trading on video-related contracts, marking a major enforcement milestone.

U.S. Senators urge the CFTC to ban prediction markets on “problematic” topics, citing concerns over election integrity and ethics.

A judge orders Kalshi to halt sports contracts in Nevada, siding with regulators in a major jurisdictional win.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addresses the rise of prediction markets, labeling them a form of sports betting.