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Prediction markets emerging in Japan, stirring ethical concerns


Online prediction markets are beginning to emerge in Japan, offering users rewards for forecasting future events while seeking to comply with domestic laws that ban many forms of gambling amid ethical concerns over predictions regarding wars and politics.

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