Pentagon directive bans troops from betting on military operations
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ABC News ↗ — Headline and lede emphasize "New Pentagon directive bans troops from using nonpublic info to bet in prediction markets" and quote Hegseth on enemies watching market signals and stakes warping…; Body details the Maduro operation soldier case, $400k winnings, and possible UCMJ charges alongside the memo text.ABC News — Headline and lede emphasize "New Pentagon directive bans troops from using nonpublic info to bet in prediction markets" and quote Hegseth on enemies watching market signals and stakes warping…; Body details the Maduro operation soldier case, $400k winnings, and possible UCMJ charges alongside the memo text.
Washington Times ↗ — Headline centers "Pete Hegseth bans use of prediction markets to bet on military operations" and summary names Polymarket and Kalshi as the platforms.Washington Times — Headline centers "Pete Hegseth bans use of prediction markets to bet on military operations" and summary names Polymarket and Kalshi as the platforms.
New Pentagon directive bans troops from using nonpublic info to bet in prediction markets
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a new directive telling troops they cannot use “nonpublic information” to make bets on prediction markets
Pete Hegseth bans use of prediction markets to bet on military operations
S. military operations through prediction markets like Polymarket or Kalshi.