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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets

The platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making bets on global events.

April 10, 2026 at 02:32 AM Original source
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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
BBC Newsvia rss

The platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making bets on global events.

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CBS Newsvia ai

White House aides received an email warning against using nonpublic information to place bets on prediction markets like Kalshi or Polymarket, emphasizing that such actions are criminal offenses and will not be tolerated.

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White House Warns Staff Against Insider Trading on War Prediction Markets
National Todayvia ai

The White House issued a warning to staff about using insider knowledge to place bets on prediction markets, following suspicious trades before President Trump's announcement of a pause in strikes against Iran.

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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
Capital Newsvia ai

An internal email from the White House Management Office warned staff against using insider information to place bets on prediction markets, following concerns over potential insider trading related to policy decisions.

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White House warned staff against betting on futures markets amid Iran war, official says
Reutersvia ai

The White House cautioned staff against improperly leveraging their positions to place bets in futures markets, following well-timed trades before President Trump's decision to pause strikes on Iran.

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White House Warns Staff on Insider Trading Amid Iran War Bets
Bloomberg Lawvia ai

The White House sent an internal email warning staff against using confidential information to place trades on financial markets and event betting platforms, amid concerns over potential insider trading related to military decisions in Iran and Venezuela.

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Reutersvia ai

The White House issued a warning to staff against improperly leveraging their positions to place bets in futures markets, following well-timed trades before President Trump's announcement of a pause in strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure.

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NDTVvia ai

The White House cautioned staff against using confidential information to place trades on financial markets and event betting platforms, following profitable bets linked to President Trump's decisions on military actions in Iran and Venezuela.

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White House internal warning: Staff are prohibited from using insider policy information to place bets in prediction markets
RootDatavia ai

The White House issued an internal warning prohibiting staff from using insider policy information to place bets in prediction markets, following suspicious trading activity before President Trump's announcement to suspend attacks on Iran.

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Reutersvia ai

The White House cautioned staff against improperly leveraging their positions to place bets in futures markets, following well-timed trades before President Trump's announcement to delay strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure.

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Reutersvia ai

An official confirmed that the White House cautioned staff against improperly leveraging their positions to place bets in futures markets, following concerns over well-timed bets preceding major policy decisions.

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NDTVvia ai

New accounts on the prediction market Polymarket placed large bets on a U.S.-Iran ceasefire before President Trump's announcement, raising concerns about potential insider trading.

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White House Warns Staff Against Prediction Bets
Newservia ai

The White House Management Office emailed staff to avoid using insider access for betting on prediction markets, amid concerns over well-timed trades related to the Iran conflict.

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White House Staff Reportedly Warned Not to Place Bets on Prediction Markets
Covers.comvia ai

An email from the White House Management Office reminded staff that profiting from insider information through prediction markets is a serious offense, following concerns about government officials using nonpublic information for financial gain.

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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
MyJoyOnlinevia ai

An internal memo from the White House Management Office cautioned staff against using insider information to place bets on prediction markets, referencing concerns over government officials using non-public information for financial gain.

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White House Reportedly Warns Staff Against Insider Trading As Lawmakers Raise Concerns
Timevia ai

The White House reportedly sent a staff-wide email warning against placing trades and bets using confidential information, amid concerns over potential insider trading related to prediction markets and oil futures.

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White House Warns Staff Against Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
NBC Palm Springsvia ai

The White House issued a clear warning to staff against using inside information for financial gain on prediction markets, following concerns over unusual trading activity tied to major global developments.

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White House warns staffers not to place bets on prediction markets amid the Iran war: report
The Independentvia ai

The White House has cautioned staff against using insider information to place bets on prediction markets, following reports of unusually well-timed trades related to global events like the Iran conflict.

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White House staff told to avoid betting on prediction markets
American Bazaar Onlinevia ai

An internal email from the White House Management Office advised staff against using insider information to place bets on prediction markets, following concerns about government officials profiting from nonpublic information.

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White House Warns Staff Against Betting On Prediction Markets Amid Iran War
Daily Callervia ai

The White House Management Office issued a warning to staff against placing well-timed bets on futures markets, following reports of suspicious trades related to the Iran conflict.

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