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Prediction market accounts bet millions on Iran war | DW News
April 14, 2026
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Are prediction markets becoming a new kind of geopolitical intelligence—or a high-stakes casino feeding off global instability? Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi are drawing massive sums on events like the Iran conflict, even as they operate in legal gray zones—or outright bans—in parts of the world. DW talks to Jonathan Cohen is Director of Gambling Policy for the American Institute for Boys and Men #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
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