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Sports betting stocks rise after report of bipartisan prediction market betting ban bill

Shares of Penn Entertainment, MGM Resorts, Flutter Entertainment, and DraftKings gained after a report said lawmakers plan to introduce bipartisan legislation targeting sports bets on prediction markets.

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  • Prediction markets: Platforms where users trade on the outcome of future events, often using market pricing to reflect collective expectations.
  • Bipartisan bill: A proposed law backed by lawmakers from two major political parties, typically signaling broader political support.
  • Sports betting: Wagering on sports outcomes, usually offered by licensed bookmakers or online betting platforms.