Campaign staffers keep trying to bet on races despite push to curb insider trading
State and local governments are moving to restrict political betting among staff as concerns grow over the use of nonpublic information in prediction markets.
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has issued an executive order prohibiting state employees from using nonpublic information to wager on prediction markets. Simultaneously, officials in Chicago are considering a potential ban on bets placed through platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket by city staff.
Coverage from NPR, the Chicago Tribune, KTAR News 92.3 FM, the Arizona Mirror, and The Kingman Daily Miner highlights a broader trend of campaign staffers attempting to participate in prediction markets. Reports emphasize that these measures are specifically aimed at preventing the use of sensitive government or campaign data for personal financial gain.
Future developments remain dependent on whether Chicago enacts its proposed municipal restrictions. It is not yet specified how enforcement of the Arizona executive order will be monitored or if other jurisdictions will adopt similar policies.
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The reporting (5)
- Hobbs bars Arizona state employees from using government info to bet on prediction markets Arizona Mirror · 46d ago
- Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs issues order targeting insider trading on prediction markets KTAR News 92.3 FM · 46d ago
- Gov. Hobbs executive order bars state employees from wagering with 'nonpublic information' The Kingman Daily Miner · 46d ago
- Chicago weighs ban on Kalshi, Polymarket bets for insider city staff Chicago Tribune · 46d ago
- Campaign staffers keep trying to bet on races despite push to curb insider trading NPR · 46d ago broke it first
Quick answers
What action has Governor Katie Hobbs taken?
She issued an executive order barring Arizona state employees from using nonpublic information to bet on prediction markets.
Which platforms are mentioned in the reports?
Coverage identifies Kalshi and Polymarket as specific platforms involved in these discussions.
Are there other cities considering similar bans?
Yes, Chicago is currently weighing a ban on such bets for its city staff.
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