‘We’re concerned’: US-based prediction markets taking bets on Australian elections and Albanese’s word choices

AI Summary

Regulators and gambling harm advocates have been closely watching the rise in popularity of Polymarket and Kalshi Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast US-based “prediction market” websites are taking tens of thousands of dollars in bets on Australian elections and even specific words the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says in parliament, with gambling harm advocates and the wagering lobby raising alarm. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.

Key Points

• Original report published by The Guardian Australia.
• Newsiline stores only headline metadata, source credit, and a short summary.
• Readers are directed to the publisher for the complete article.

Why It Matters

This story may affect readers following the category, country, or source involved. Newsiline keeps the summary neutral and points to the publisher for full context.