The worrying new gambling trend luring boys to bet on airstrikes, Epstein and aliens
- Posted on February 25, 2026
- By The Independent
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The worrying new gambling trend luring boys to bet on airstrikes, Epstein and aliens
Prediction markets – which allow users to bet on the outcome of almost anything – are coming to the UK, bringing with them the possibility of the next big gambling problem. How have these platforms captured Gen Z and can the fascination be traced back to a strange place? Liam Murphy-Robledo reports
