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The start of the NFL season is expected to spark a record betting season, with prediction markets increasingly capturing sports wagering activity. The American Gaming Association (AGA) has raised concerns about the growth of prediction markets encroaching on traditional regulated gambling. Separately, ahead of the midterm elections, election officials have banned certain public workers from trading on prediction markets, a move aimed at reassuring the public of the officials' commitment to election integrity. The action highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets as their use expands into both sports and political betting.