Australia warns prediction markets lack financial-exchange licences

By SectorWire desk · 4 August 2026

Summary

Australia warned that prediction markets lack financial-exchange licences and that users should expect losses. ASIC provides consumer financial guidance through its government-backed Moneysmart website.

Why it matters

The warning tells users prediction markets lack Australian financial-exchange licences and may produce losses.

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