• ImgurRefugee114@reddthat.com
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    It’s not gambling, we’re just placing bets on statistical outcomes from which the winners are awarded money.

    Babe, I didn’t cheat; I just fucked another woman

    It’s not a war, we’re just bombing and shooting each other for control over territory and resources.

    I’m not drinking, I’m merely consuming an alcoholic beverage.

  • James R Kirk@startrek.website
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    4 hours ago

    My pet peeve is when legit news orgs call them “Prediction markets” because they are literally just gambling apps.

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      legit news orgs

      Where are you finding those?

  • dan@upvote.au
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    I thought Polymarket was still illegal in the USA, but it turns out they launched a new, US-specific version by acquiring an existing CTFC-licensed firm and focusing mostly on sports betting. Their main business is still illegal in the US.