The rise of prediction markets has raised concerns about their potential to contribute to gambling addiction, with some experts arguing that they can be just as addictive as traditional sports betting, despite being marketed as a safer and more user-friendly alternative. Ira Boudway, Bloomberg News Global Business Reporter, reports on one man's story of relapse and recovery and what Kalshi says it's doing address the mental health risks of gambling.

<p>The rise of prediction markets has raised concerns about their potential to contribute to gambling addiction, with some experts arguing that they can be just as addictive as traditional sports betting, despite being marketed as a safer and more user-friendly alternative. Ira Boudway, Bloomberg News Global Business Reporter, reports on one man's story of relapse and recovery and what Kalshi says it's doing address the mental health risks of gambling.</p>

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 Prediction Markets Raise Gambling Addiction Concerns

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