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Texas Lawmakers Probe Prediction Markets | Texas News
Texas lawmakers are diving into the wild world of prediction markets—online platforms where users bet on future events like elections—and asking if they could sway voter behavior or even rig outcomes. Led by State Rep. Mihaela Plesa, the push is to understand whether these markets, which argue they’re more like stock trading than gambling, violate Texas’s strict election betting ban. While some experts say they’re just another form of illegal wagering, others see potential in their accuracy and civic engagement. The debate also centers on whether coordinated bets could distort public…
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