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Polymarket Pushes Into Japan With Regulatory Campaign

Prediction market platform Polymarket has established a local presence in Japan and is beginning advocacy efforts to secure regulatory approval for event-based wagering in the country. The prediction market sector is gaining institutional participation. Major market-making firms including Virtu Financial have begun trading on competing platforms, signaling growing Wall Street interest in event contracts. Polymarket's Japan initiative reflects the industry's focus on regulated markets as a path to sustainable growth and institutional adoption. Industry analysts note the sector is reshaping traditional betting landscapes, with some legacy operators facing competitive pressure from newer entrants.