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He was banned by betting sites, and filed for bankruptcy. Then he relapsed on Kalshi

The dark side of the prediction market boom is becoming more clear: Experts say the sites have become go-to outlets for gambling addicts to relapse as the companies avoid state consumer protections.

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He was banned by betting sites, and filed for bankruptcy. Then he relapsed on Kalshi

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The dark side of the prediction market boom is becoming more clear: Experts say the sites have become go-to outlets for gambling addicts to relapse as the companies avoid state consumer protections.

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