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Christopher MurphyD · CT · SEN
How outlets cover Murphy · Mar 17, 2026

Murphy and Casar Introduce BETS OFF Act on Prediction-Market Bets

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Lead article · CoinTelegraph · CENTERUS Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Prediction Markets War Bets
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Christopher Murphy D · CT · SEN
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Representatives Greg Casar and Chris Murphy announced the BETS OFF Act, which would restrict prediction-market bets tied to sensitive government functions, after unusual wagers on the timing of a US-Iran war. The article also notes that Senator Adam Schiff recently introduced a separate bill targeting war-related event contracts.

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CoinDeskMAR 17 · 11:00 AM ET
Senator Chris Murphy, Rep. Greg Casar target insider trading on prediction marketsMurphy is backing legislation to prohibit insider betting on prediction markets.CRED 67BAL 60 PORTRAYS MURPHY: NEUTRAL
CoinTelegraphMAR 17 · 4:58 PM ET
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Prediction Markets War BetsMurphy announced the BETS OFF Act with Representative Greg Casar after unusual bets appeared on the timing of a possible war.CRED 64BAL 65 PORTRAYS MURPHY: NEUTRAL

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