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LA therapists are seeing more young patients with gambling problems. They blame Kalshi
LA therapists report increased gambling issues among young patients linked to Kalshi, a legal prediction market. Kalshi's trading volume has surged, with contracts on events like the World Cup and local elections. Prediction markets operate under financial exchange rules, avoiding state gambling laws, but clinicians warn of unregulated betting risks.
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