Prediction Market Novig Bans Teen Users, Setting Itself Apart from Rivals

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Novig, a new prediction market platform, has made the unusual decision to prohibit users under 18 from participating. CEO and cofounder Jacob Fortinsky says the move is intended to distinguish Novig from other prediction markets currently operating in the space. The decision reflects a deliberate stance on responsible platform governance, particularly around younger users engaging in speculative financial activity. Fortinsky positions Novig as a more conscientious alternative to its competitors in the growing prediction market industry.

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