As Prediction Markets Grow, Lawmakers and the Public Race to Keep Up

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Original Load Date March 31, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Last Updated March 31, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/03/31/prediction-markets-grow-lawmakers-and-public-race-keep

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How warm will it be in Chicago tomorrow? Will U.S. forces enter Iran next month? How many tweets will Elon Musk post this week? For people who think they know the answers, prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi will let them put their money where their mouth is. Once a niche interest, predi...