Event Brief
The Rise and Risks of Prediction Markets
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
Summary: Polymarket and Kalshi allow bets on various events, raising legal and ethical concerns.
WHO: Polymarket and Kalshi users
WHAT: Prediction market platforms for betting on events
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 1:45 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To explore the implications of betting on real-world events
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