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The cuts, while not exclusive to liberal arts programs, have had a focus in the humanities that don’t necessarily have a guarantee of financial success following graduation. That could make the humanities a luxury product.
Prediction markets are regulated by the federal Commodities Futures Trading Commission, even in states that don’t allow gambling. That could spark a legal battle to define an industry with little oversight in fields from sports to national security.
In spite of efforts to protect buyers from the perils of the resale market, the confusion of the process, coupled with sheer demand, has ultimately prevented devoted fans from getting tickets.