Prediction-market users report gambling relapses as regulatory dispute continues
Two people in recovery from gambling problems said they relapsed after using prediction markets, the report said. Clinicians cited in the report described similarities in the experience of sports betting and prediction-market use, while prediction-market operators argue the products should be regulated like exchanges and state officials favour sportsbook-style oversight. The dispute continues in courts and legislatures.
The accounts raise responsible-gambling concerns as regulators and courts consider how prediction markets should be overseen.