2026-08-06T16:39:31.176038Z

Senators demand crackdown on wildfire “prediction market” bets | Fire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.

arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/senators-demand-crackdown-on-wildfire-prediction-markets/

Ars TechnicaSenators demand crackdown on wildfire "prediction market" betsFire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.

2026-08-06T18:01:50.058909Z

CIA_chatbot@CIA_chatbot@lemmy.world

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No shit you dumbfucks, prediction markets incentivize a fuck load of illegal shit and corruption and should be banned

2026-08-06T19:24:41.922711Z

minorkeys@minorkeys@sh.itjust.works

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Given the texts between Daniel Cormier and Trump’s kid, it’s very obvious why they’re allowing this and what extent they’re willing to go to make money.

⁨Aug⁩ ⁨6⁩, ⁨2026⁩, ⁨19:24⁩en