The move came after Democratic lawmakers asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to prohibits event contracts on elections, war and military actions.

The New York TimesApr 30, 10:13 PM

Senate Bans Prediction Markets for Its Members and Staff

Senators voted unanimously to prohibit betting practices in the chamber after some users made hundreds of thousands of dollars online by accurately predicting U.S. military actions.

Ars TechnicaMay 1, 5:51 PM

Senators ban themselves from prediction markets after candidates bet on own races

Senator decries "blatant, brazen corruption," wants to target Trump admin next.

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CNBCApr 30, 5:26 PM

U.S. senators ban themselves from prediction markets trading

The move came after Democratic lawmakers asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to prohibits event contracts on elections, war and military actions.

The New York TimesApr 30, 10:13 PM

Senate Bans Prediction Markets for Its Members and Staff

Senators voted unanimously to prohibit betting practices in the chamber after some users made hundreds of thousands of dollars online by accurately predicting U.S. military actions.

Ars TechnicaMay 1, 5:51 PM

Senators ban themselves from prediction markets after candidates bet on own races

Senator decries "blatant, brazen corruption," wants to target Trump admin next.