Prediction Markets Swell to 27% of Sports Bets During World Cup
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During the World Cup, prediction market trading surged to 27% of all sports bets, significantly outpacing growth at traditional sportsbooks. The rapid expansion highlights the competitive threat posed by companies like Kalshi to the established sports-gambling industry. This shift underscores the increasing adoption of prediction markets as an alternative betting platform.
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Prediction markets surged to 27% of sports bets during the World Cup.
Prediction market growth far outpaces growth at traditional sportsbooks.
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Kalshi and similar prediction market companies pose a competitive threat to the sports-gambling industry.
Opinion- Prediction markets surged to 27% of sports bets during the World Cup.
- Growth far outpaced traditional sportsbooks.
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Loaded language removedPrediction-market trading has increased during a notable World Cup, growing faster than traditional sportsbooks and highlighting the competitive challenge that companies like Kalshi now present to the sports-gambling industry.
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Kalshi and similar prediction market companies pose a competitive threat to the sports-gambling industry.
OpinionPrediction market trading has surged during the World Cup.
BloombergPrediction market growth far outpaces growth at traditional sportsbooks.
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