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Prediction markets surge in US as public health advocates call for support to combat gambling
Prediction markets are surging in the US, with platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket expanding despite limited resources for addressing gambling problems. Public health advocates warn that existing resources are failing to keep pace with the rapid growth of online gambling, which has been endorsed by Donald Trump.
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