Battleground House members introduce prediction market ban for politicians, federal candidates
Battleground House members introduce prediction market ban for politicians, federal candidates
The bill would prevent federal candidates from betting on campaigns.
ByBenjamin SiegelJune 29, 2026, 11:31 PMAs calls grow to ban lawmakers and top government officials from stock trading and using prediction markets, a group of House members from battleground districts wants to stop federal candidates from betting on campaigns.
The No Profiting from Public Service Act from Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Mich., and co-sponsored by Reps. Kevin Kiley, I-Calif., Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, and Eugene Vindman, D-Va., would prevent politicians, Supreme Court justices, federal judges and other officials from trading stocks and using prediction markets while serving in public roles, according to a proposal shared with ABC News.
It would also ban dependents and spouses from owning and trading stocks.
"It's simple: no elected official or public servant should be trading on the information they get from their jobs," McDonald Rivet said in a statement to ABC News.
Related'Survival is at stake': Inside prediction markets' race to curb inside tradingThe group of lawmakers isn't the first to propose banning or limiting stock trading and the use of prediction markets by federal elected officials, judges and senior staffers, but it would also extend the proposal to cover candidates for Congress.
House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil, R-Wis., said recently he would consider adding language that would limit lawmakers' use of prediction markets, according to Bloomberg Government.
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"This bipartisan legislation seeks to root out corruption, including insider trading and self-enrichment," Kiley said. "It's time that elected, appointed, and other senior officials across all three branches of government are held accountable. This bill prohibits officials from profiting off of their public offices through stock trading and prediction markets.
The new legislation comes as the federal government -- and even the prediction markets themselves -- are conducting more oversight over alleged insider bets.
In April, federal authorities arrested a special operations soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for allegedly making more than $400,000 for betting on his removal from office.
In June, ABC News reported that federal regulators were investigating former Rep. George Santos for possible insider trading on a series of Kalshi prediction market bets he made on his own attendance at the State of the Union.
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By Matt Levy Published June 29, 2026, 10:32 p.m. ET
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Add The California Post on Google New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.Tennis season is officially in full swing.
On Monday, June 29, Wimbledon got underway in dramatic fashion at The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club.
Defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner of Italy barely took down No. 50 Miomir Kecmanović, defeating the Serb in five sets. Mid-match, the world No. 1 tripped, crumpled to the ground mid-rally and later saw his foot get bloodied.
Meanwhile, women’s No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka had better luck against a Serbian underdog, besting Teodora Kostovic 6-2, 6-3.
And that was just day one.
If you’d like to be at the world-famous grassy London courts, last-minute all-day passes are still available for all upcoming dates of the iconic tourney.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on passes was $2,115 including fees on SeatGeek (that’s for Thursday, July 9, by the way).
Other dates have passes starting anywhere from $2,729 to $13,985 including fees.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
In addition to Sinner and Sabalenka, notable players also set to take the grass by storm over the next two weeks include seven-time Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic, Roland Garros victor Alexander Zverev, World No. 2 Elena Rybakina, 2025 winner Iga Świątek and fan-favorite Coc Gauff.
Plus, Serena Williams will be on the grounds playing singles as well.
Fans that have never attended are in for a literal treat, too.
“Pimms and strawberries and cream are an integral part of the Wimbledon experience – 200,000 punnets of strawberries are served during the Championships,” On The Luce reports.
“There are lots of other eating options though, ranging from takeaway cafés to sit-down restaurants and Champagne bars.”
Want Need to politely clap while watching the world’s most elite tennis players live?
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Our team has everything you need to know and more about attending Wimbledon 2026 live in England below.
How much are tickets for Wimbledon 2026?
A complete day-by-day breakdown of all the cheapest Wimbledon tickets can be found here:
| Wimbledon dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 30 | $3,205 (including fees) |
| Wednesday, July 1 | $3,378 (including fees) |
| Thursday, July 2 | $2,729 (including fees) |
| Friday, July 3 | $2,943 (including fees) |
| Saturday, July 4 | $2,859 (including fees) |
| Sunday, July 5 | $2,821 (including fees) |
| Monday, July 6 | $2,997 (including fees) |
| Tuesday, July 7 | $3,702 (including fees) |
| Wednesday, July 8 | $3,996 (including fees) |
| Thursday, July 9 | $2,115 (including fees) |
| Friday, July 10 | $11,655 (including fees) |
| Saturday, July 11 | $4,374 (including fees) |
| Sunday, July 12 | $13,985 (including fees) |
Where can I get U.S. Open tickets?
Fans hoping to attend Flushing’s annual blue court tourney can pick up tickets well over a month in advance.
If you’d like to catch beloved blue court battles live in Queens, some seats can be yours for as low as $54 including fees on SeatGeek.
Not too bad considering you won’t have to travel to England and will likely see many familiar faces that also competed at Wimbledon (plus, Roger Federer who is putting on a one-night doubles event with Andre Agassi, John McEnroe and Andy Roddick on Aug. 24).
To find the match that makes the most sense for your schedule and wallet, you can find 2026 U.S. Open tickets here.
About Wimbledon 2026
One of this year’s biggest storylines at Wimbledon are all the players not taking part in the tournament.
Sadly, Carlos Alcaraz will be sitting due to a wrist injury he suffered at the Barcelona Open this spring. Biggies Marketa Vondrousova, Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper have also withdrawn.
On a lighter note, as noted above, 44-year-old Serena Williams is competing in a singles match at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022. All eyes will be on her for her match with 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint on June 30.
Players will also be getting paid more than ever before. Ahead of this year’s Wimbledon, a 20% prize pool increase was implemented. Other upgrades at the tourney include a video review system for controversial line calls and new-and-improved heat stress rules.
Wimbledon fashion 2026
Off the court, trendsetters will be serving looks in the stands.
Just a few of the biggest attention-grabbers this year thus far include Naomi Osaka’s kimono-inspired fit, Bad Bunny’s low-key look, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann’s simple yet elegant numbers, Isla Fisher’s flow-y dress and Sir David Beckham’s classy, single-breasted suit.
Huge artists on tour in 2026
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Here are just five huge artists you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
Who else is on the road this year? Take a look at our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2026 to find out.
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