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  "title": "New York City Council announces probe into prediction market platforms’ marketing strategies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/new-york-city-council-announces-probe-into-prediction-market",
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  "summary": "In letters to four prediction market platforms, City Council Speaker Julie Menin said the council was also actively considering legislation to address concerns.",
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        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "New York City Council announces probe into prediction market platforms’ marketing strategies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/new-york-city-council-announces-probe-into-prediction-market-657728",
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