Washington is betting against the rise of prediction markets
Update: 2026-04-08
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Gambling in Washington state can be a challenge - if you want to bet on your favorite sports team, you have to physically go to a casino.
But prediction markets like Kalshi and Robinhood are just a download away.
They say they’re different from traditional gambling apps and are willing to go to court to prove it.
We’ll hear more from KUOW’s Clare McGrane.
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