Swedish outlet Dagens PS reports that prediction-market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket are attracting more young users in the US, including 18–20-year-olds who may be below the age limit for many regulated gambling products in several states.
Because these services are regulated more like financial markets than traditional betting, critics and addiction experts cited in the reporting warn that younger adults can be exposed to gambling-like products without equivalent consumer protections, and that some users have reportedly incurred significant losses.
According to the article, political and regulatory pressure is increasing, with some states seeking restrictions or bans and proposals being discussed to raise age limits for certain activities.
Source: Dagens PS
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