Survey finds 75% of Americans view prediction markets as gambling
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
A Reuters/Ipsos survey reported by InfoPlay found that 75% of Americans consider prediction markets to be gambling. Most respondents also opposed betting on elections, military actions and government decisions, as debate continues over whether platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi should face gambling laws as well as federal oversight.
Why it matters
The reported public view and opposition to several types of betting inform the debate over prediction market oversight.