# Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets

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Podcast: [Focus with Paul W. Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819)
Published: 2026-05-08T16:45:54+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith/id707508884
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May 6, 2026 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent, WJR Contributor discusses Senate banning their members from betting on prediction markets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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