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Could betting on the next wildfire actually make one more likely?

Lawmakers and researchers warn wildfire betting on prediction markets could encourage arson, fueling debate over gambling, ethics and safety.

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What happened Lawmakers and researchers warn wildfire betting on prediction markets could encourage arson, fueling debate over gambling, ethics and safety.
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CenterCould betting on the next wildfire actually make one more likely?

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The Birmingham News (AL.com)News report · Aug 10, 2:33 PM

Could betting on the next wildfire actually make one more likely?

Lawmakers and researchers warn wildfire betting on prediction markets could encourage arson, fueling debate over gambling, ethics and safety.

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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive)News report · Aug 10, 2:33 PM

Could betting on the next wildfire actually make one more likely?

Lawmakers and researchers warn wildfire betting on prediction markets could encourage arson, fueling debate over gambling, ethics and safety.

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Aug 10, 2:33 PM: The Birmingham News (AL.com) joined the source map.

Aug 10, 2:33 PM: The Grand Rapids Press (MLive) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.