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Lawmakers scrutinize sportsbooks, prediction markets at testy hearing

The Hill · May 20, 2026, 7:15 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Senators from both parties peppered officials from the gaming and prediction market industries with questions about their aggressive marketing strategies, integrity-monitoring practices and efforts to protect consumer safety during a sometimes testy hearing on Wednesday. The Senate Commerce, Science

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Lawmakers scrutinize sportsbooks, prediction markets at testy hearing

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