Exclusive: Kalshi announces steps to keep kids off prediction market

Kalshi is putting in place new tools to prevent minors from trading on the prediction market , but is resisting calls to block ages 18-20. Why it matters: Prediction markets are surging in popularity as a way to risk money on sports, politics and news — but they're also facing mounting political scrutiny over their contribution to America's gambling culture . Driving the news: Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour tells Axios that while kids are already banned from trading on the platform, the company is tak

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