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		kelnos 48 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A prediction market user made $436k betting on Mad... It's not illegal, period, because this isn't a regulated security. Prediction markets don't fall under these laws; in fact, insider trading is seen as a feature of these markets.

adt 48 days ago [–]

>It's not illegal, period, because

My editor just turned in her grave. And she's still alive.

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