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title: "Should Government Officials Be Banned From Prediction Markets? House Oversight Says Maybe"
url: https://thecoingazette.com/should-government-officials-be-banned-from-prediction-markets-house-oversight-says-maybe/
date: 2026-11-13
modified: 2026-11-13
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author: "Coin Gazette Editorial"
description: "A House Oversight staff memorandum, citing suspicious trades by officials, military personnel and clearance holders, recommends Congress weigh new limits on federal personnel betting on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket."
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# Should Government Officials Be Banned From Prediction Markets? House Oversight Says Maybe

A House Oversight staff memorandum, citing suspicious trades by officials, military personnel and clearance holders, recommends Congress weigh new limits on federal personnel betting on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.