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Sen. Blumenthal Announces Bill To Regulate Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2026 – Are you hoping to bet on the next drone strike in the Iran war? Sen. **Richard Blumenthal** , D-Conn., thinks you shouldn’t. On Wednesday, the Senator introduced the “ _Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act_” a bill that would regulate prediction markets to ban “wagers on war, crack down on insider trading, and protect consumers from fraud” according to _the announcement_. “Prediction markets have become a haven for insider trading, market manipulation, and underage gambling. These billion-dollar businesses are turning war into a casino game, and creating a market for national security leaks**,”** said Blumenthal in a statement. _****Learn More about the BEAD Event of 2026****_ _****!****_ Register Now for BEAD Implementation Summit ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now