Trump changes tune on prediction markets days after saying he disliked them

Trump reversed course on prediction markets within days, saying the US risks being "left out in the cold" if it doesn't embrace them, despite calling them a "casino" Thursday. Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi hit $23.6 billion in March trading volumes. Trump Jr. already invested in Polymarket and advises Kalshi; Trump Media plans prediction market integration via Crypto.com on Truth Social.
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