Lawmakers call for investigation into Polymarket over fake advertisements

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Two senators are calling on federal regulators to investigate prediction market platform Polymarket following an investigation alleging the company used deceptive marketing tactics to attract users.

Sens. John Curtis (R-UT) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) sent a letter Thursday to Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig, urging the agency to investigate the allegations and reaffirm its regulatory authority over the company.

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