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Lawmakers Propose Ban on Military Prediction Market Bets

3/17/2026

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On March 17, 2026, U.S. Democratic lawmakers Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Greg Casar introduced a bill to ban prediction market bets on military operations and sensitive government actions.
The move responds to concerns about the legality and ethics of such trades, including profitable bets tied to U.S.-Israeli air strikes in Iran and operations in Venezuela.
The bill is part of broader efforts in Congress to regulate prediction markets.

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On March 17, 2026, U.S. Democratic lawmakers Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Greg Casar introduced a bill to ban prediction market bets on military operations and sensitive government actions.
The move responds to concerns about the legality and ethics of such trades, including profitable bets tied to U.S.-Israeli air strikes in Iran and operations in Venezuela.
The bill is part of broader efforts in Congress to regulate prediction markets.