PREDICTION MARKETS HIT $50B AS FRANCE CRACKS DOWN
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Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket exceeded $50 billion in total wagers for the first time in June, with $5.69 billion wagered on the FIFA World Cup final alone. France's gambling authority has blocked access to Polymarket, citing risks of significant losses and manipulated trading.
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