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Group urges broader ban on lawmakers betting in prediction markets

A government accountability group says the proposed ban on congressional participation in prediction markets should cover all branches of the federal government.

Published Jun 19, 2026, 5:15 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A government accountability group says newly introduced legislation that would bar members of Congress from betting in prediction markets should be expanded to include officials across the executive and judicial branches. The group argues the prohibition should apply to members of all three branches of the federal government to avoid conflicts of interest.