New York City Council Opens Investigation Into Prediction Markets Over Predatory Marketing Practices
Polymarket and several other prediction market platforms are in hot water again in New York City, this time over their fishiy marketing practices. The Council is also planning a hearing on the issue. “Prediction markets aggressively entice consumers to bet and wager on sports, politics, culture, weather, and pretty much anything.
- ▪Polymarket and several other prediction market platforms are in hot water again in New York City, this time over their fishiy marketing practices.
- ▪The Council is also planning a hearing on the issue.
- ▪“Prediction markets aggressively entice consumers to bet and wager on sports, politics, culture, weather, and pretty much anything.
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Polymarket and several other prediction market platforms are in hot water again in New York City, this time over their fishiy marketing practices. The New York City Council announced Wednesday that it has opened an investigation into major prediction market exchanges, focusing on their advertising in the city and potentially false, deceptive, or abusive tactics, particularly those targeting young…
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