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Prediction markets face scrutiny over wagers on U.S.-Israel war with Iran
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March 15, 2026
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8:47Now PlayingSome gamblers recently made big profits by placing bets on the ouster of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei on prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi. Alex Goldenberg, a fellow at Rutgers University's Miller Center, breaks down how these online platforms work and why they're facing backlash for allowing wagers on geopolitical events, including fears of insider trading.
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