# Maricopa County Bans Insider Betting | Mesa News

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Podcast: [Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357)
Published: 2026-07-16T05:49:02+00:00
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## Resource

Maricopa County just banned its 10,000+ employees from betting on prediction markets using inside info — a bold move to prevent conflicts of interest as these markets grow. Following Governor Hobbs’ state-wide ban, officials stress this isn’t about catching wrongdoers, but about protecting public trust and ethics. Violators face firing or legal action — a clear warning that profiting from secret government knowledge won’t be tolerated. This makes Maricopa County a trailblazer in government ethics for the digital age. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/075966c96fe07e27

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