The Straits TimesUs
Prediction markets face midterms test as election bets soar
Prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi say they have strengthened safeguards ahead of the United States midterms, as election-related betting grows. The vote will test whether their controls can prevent misconduct while wagering activity surges.
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