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UPDATED Aug 5, 2026 at 7:11 PM ET
Aug 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Senators demand crackdown on wildfire prediction bets
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Senators called for a crackdown on wildfire prediction market bets, after fire experts warned they could incentivize arson.
WHO: Senators
WHAT: Demanded a crackdown on wildfire prediction market bets
WHEN: Reported Aug 4, 2026 at 5:52 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Fire experts warned the markets could incentivize arson.
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