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What are prediction markets, the new form of sports betting promoted by the football World Cup?
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What are prediction markets, the new form of sports betting promoted by the football World Cup?

Le Monde (English) · Jun 21, 2026, 9:04 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Online platforms known as prediction markets, a form of largely unregulated online betting, have seen rapid growth, fueled in particular by the surging popularity of sports betting.

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