Integrity/Scandals: Prediction markets jaw‑on‑fire over insider trading
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A $30K bet on Nicolás Maduro’s capture returned massive profits, sparking insider trading concerns in prediction markets and renewed scrutiny of platforms like Polymarket & Kalshi. Axios+1
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A new U.S. bill — the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026 — aims to criminalize insider trading on prediction markets, specifically targeting federal officials using privileged info. Axios
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Data shows prediction market volumes have exploded to ~$13B+ nationally, extending far beyond niche political bets into significant market activity. iGaming Today
TRI‑STATE HEAT
New York
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No verified major updates in the last 48 hours.
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NY remains top‑tier sports betting state with robust mobile handle; revenue tracking strong but flat week‑over‑week. iGB
New Jersey
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No verified major updates in the last 48 hours.
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NJ operators maintain promotional intensity and loyalty campaigns to defend market share against neighboring states. iGB
Pennsylvania / Philadelphia
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No verified major updates in the last 48 hours.
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PA’s iGaming vertical continues to outperform brick‑and‑mortar; regulatory focus remains on compliance, not expansion. iGB
GLOBAL GAMBLING BUZZ
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Ohio sports betting shatters a monthly handle/revenue record — online sportsbooks drove the growth with $131.2M revenue in November. Gambling Insider
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Gambling Insider relaunches with prediction markets front and center, signaling industry pivot toward new wagering tech. Gambling Insider
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Analysts stay bullish on gambling equities heading into 2026, citing diversified operators and consolidations as upside drivers. GamblingNews
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NSW (Australia) reports massive community losses on poker machines despite crackdown steps — $2.45B in losses Q3 2025. News.com.au
HOROSCOPE HUSTLE (entertainment‑only)
| Sign | Pick 3 | Pick 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | 8‑0‑2 | 8‑0‑2‑5 |
| Taurus | 3‑7‑1 | 3‑7‑1‑9 |
| Gemini | 4‑6‑9 | 4‑6‑9‑2 |
| Cancer | 2‑9‑3 | 2‑9‑3‑6 |
| Leo | 1‑5‑7 | 1‑5‑7‑0 |
| Virgo | 6‑3‑8 | 6‑3‑8‑4 |
| Libra | 9‑2‑0 | 9‑2‑0‑3 |
| Scorpio | 7‑4‑5 | 7‑4‑5‑8 |
| Sagittarius | 0‑1‑6 | 0‑1‑6‑7 |
| Capricorn | 5‑8‑3 | 5‑8‑3‑1 |
| Aquarius | 2‑4‑7 | 2‑4‑7‑9 |
| Pisces | 9‑6‑2 | 9‑6‑2‑8 |
