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Prediction markets and sports betting: How this UK exchange is trying to do both in the U.S.

Smarkets is entering the U.S. prediction market race but also applying to run as a sportsbook within states amid regulatory uncertainty at the federal level.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 15, 2026 at 10:27 AM ET · First coverage Aug 15, 2026 at 10:46 AM ET

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