TechScape: Betting markets come for everything and the FBI comes for a betting market
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"Kalshi and Polymarket are gaining traction as new pre-election polls, with users giving Trump a 70% chance of defeating Kamala Harris, a significant disparity from mainstream polls."
"Kalshi’s CEO highlighted the platform's remarkable growth, stating, 'We’re just getting started' as they plan to introduce close to 100 new betting markets daily."
"The rise of online prediction markets like Kalshi signifies a growing trend where public events could be tied to billions in wagers, transforming traditional betting practices."
"With the inclusion of various topics for betting, Kalshi aims to expand beyond politics, potentially turning every significant public event into a speculative financial market."
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