gambling

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At his Senate confirmation hearing in November, Selig told senators he would defer to the courts on whether or not sports prediction markets should be regulated by the states as gambling.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Dimon did say that betting on a prediction market is more similar to gambling than to investing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

And nearly every attempt to innovate in retirement plans has been challenged in court with false claims of institutional gambling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

It said it had a "comprehensive gambling clinical pathway", including assessment, support and referral to specialist NHS services, as well as welfare and pastoral support.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Kaz followed East Stave toward the harbor, through the beginnings of the Barrel’s gambling district.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo