“Pentagon Bans US Troops From Betting on Prediction Markets, Citing Security Risks” — what this page in the network covers. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has prohibited all US military personnel from using official information to participate in prediction markets, warning that such wagers could compromise operational security. The directive applies to active-duty troops, reservists, and civilian employees of the Department of Defense. Hegseth emphasized that even seemingly innocuous bets could reveal sensitive details about troop movements, readiness levels, or future operations to foreign adversaries who monitor these platforms.
The move comes as prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi have grown in popularity, allowing users to bet on everything from election outcomes to geopolitical events. Military analysts note that service members often possess early insight into defense contracts, deployments, and strategic decisions, making their participation particularly risky. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.