The Guardian Australia
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·2 hours ago
John Oliver on prediction markets: ‘Betting on war is really dark’
John Oliver criticized prediction markets on Sunday, highlighting their troubling expansion into betting on grim events. He stated, 'The impulse to try to make money betting on war or an unfolding tragedy is really dark.' The discussion followed recent aggressive marketing by Kalshi and Polymarket, which have seen billions wagered weekly amid ethical concerns.
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