Sen. Merkley proposes prediction market ban for government officials after Maduro, Iran bets - CNBC
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Sen. Merkley proposes a ban on prediction market participation for government officials following concerns over insider trading from bets on events like Iran strikes and Maduro, with reports of large wagers and payouts.
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