Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Aug 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
CA lawmakers push crackdown on wildfire betting
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California lawmakers call for action against people profiting via wildfire prediction markets after Southern California fires.
WHO: California lawmakers
WHAT: A call for a crackdown on wildfire betting on prediction markets
WHEN: Aug 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: Recent wildfires in Southern California have caused widespread destruction, prompting lawmakers to target people profiting from the losses.
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