Thursday, April 30, 2026
Home / Entertainment / Senators Ban Themselves From Prediction Markets as...
Entertainment

Senators Ban Themselves From Prediction Markets as Insider Trading Concerns Grow

CN
CitrixNews Staff
·
Senators Ban Themselves From Prediction Markets as Insider Trading Concerns Grow
Apr 30, 2026 11:43am PT Senators Ban Themselves From Prediction Markets as Insider Trading Concerns Grow

Plus Icon

William Earl

@beautifulbill See All CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 25: In this photo illustration, An app for Kalshi, an online prediction market site, is shown on February 25, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Online prediction market platforms allow people to place bets on wide-ranging subjects such as sports, finance, politics and currents events. (Photo Illustration by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Getty Images

Senators voted on April 30 to restrict themselves from prediction markets as there is an increasing concern of insider trading by government officials, CNBC reports.

The resolution was spearheaded by Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, and immediately prohibits Senators and staff from the markets.

The platforms, like Kalshi and Polymarket, are quickly growing in popularity as a way to essentially bet on the results on scores of outcomes, from sporting events to when international war will be waged.

Related Stories

Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

NBC, TV Academy Tap Jesse Collins Entertainment to Produce the Emmys for a Fourth Consecutive Year

Originally reported by Variety