Senators demand crackdown on wildfire "prediction market" bets
arstechnica.com
Fire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.
  • Thorry@feddit.orgEnglish
    441·
    2 days ago

    Even if it were all above board, it’s just gambling and should be heavily restricted just as all other forms of betting.

    • nullspace@lemmy.worldEnglish
      371·
      2 days ago

      I’m against gambling, but at least with slot machines and poker tables there isn’t a cash incentive to go light the forest on fire.

      • postmateDumbass@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        1 day ago

        With sports betting you are still not allowed to bet on your own games or leauges.

        To remove betting on outcomes you control much of.