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Gamification and memes lure young people to sports wagering apps, prediction markets
Some sports wagering platforms, as well as popular prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket, are touting their availability to users starting at 18 despite most U.S. states restricting gambling to 21 and older
What happened
According to ABC News’s source item, Gamification and memes lure young people to sports wagering apps, prediction markets, Some sports wagering platforms, as well as popular prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket, are touting their availability to users starting at 18 despite most U.S. states restricting gambling to 21 and older
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- Gamification and memes lure young people to sports wagering apps, prediction marketsABC News - 2026-05-28T12:14:54+00:00
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