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Curtis, Schiff Press CFTC on Reports of Deceptive Marketing by Prediction Market Operator
Senators Curtis and Schiff sent a letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig requesting answers following recent reports that prediction market operator Polymarket used deceptive marketing tactics to promote gambling-style products to U.S. audiences. In their letter, the senators argue that the alleged conduct underscores growing concerns that prediction markets are functioning more like gambling than legitimate financial instruments.
Curtis Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Youth from Targeted Gambling Ads
Senator Curtis cosponsored bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Britt and Blumenthal to combat the rapid and concerning rise in youth gambling. The Gaming Advertisement to Minors Enforcement Act would prohibit social media companies and other advertising websites from targeting minors with sports betting through online advertising.
Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel
Senators Curtis, Kelly, Hyde-Smith, Luján, and Schiff introduced the Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act, bipartisan legislation to help communities and forest managers remove byproducts of forest thinning operations that counterintuitively increase wildfire risk.
Highs and Lows: Celebrating Zion National Park
Welcome to another edition of Highs and Lows! This week, I’m coming to you from Zion National Park, which is a high by any standard. But what makes this experience special is that I joined the local community in celebrating 100 years of Zion Lodge, which has played an integral
Highs and Lows: Prediction Markets are Gambling
Hi there, I’ll start with my low this week. There is a trend in the United States concerning betting on prediction market contracts—think Kalshi or Polymarket. People are wagering on everything from sports games to the outcomes of wars, and it has gotten totally out of control. Currently, it’s being
Highs and Lows: Wins for Utah’s Cities and Towns
This week, my high was meeting with a host of Utah mayors and city council members to discuss how we can address the issues most pressing to our state—including housing and affordability, infrastructure, water, and public lands. If you know me, you know that I have a special love for