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Prediction Markets Target College Students | Dover News
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are letting 18+ users bet on sports, elections, and even press conference words — calling themselves financial exchanges to dodge state gambling laws. That means college freshmen can legally place bets regardless of local rules, sparking concern as platforms target campuses with influencer marketing, branding it as “investing.” The NCAA has urged the CFTC to pause these offerings until safeguards are in place, but progress is stalled. With impulse control still developing into the mid-20s, young adults are especially vulnerable — and states set 21…
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