Maryland State Workers Barred From Prediction Market Profits

Maryland State Workers Barred From Prediction Market Profits

Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order on Friday banning all Maryland state government employees from using nonpublic information obtained on the job to place bets on prediction markets. The order took effect immediately upon signing on April 24, 2026, in Annapolis. Moore issued the directive to reinforce ethical standards in public service. The order prohibits executive branch employees, contractors, appointees to boards and commissions, …

Moore bans insider bets on prediction markets by state workers amid new scrutiny

Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Friday banning state employees from using insider information to place bets with prediction market apps.