Are prediction markets just a wealth transfer from young men?
aziz4ai · x · 2026-09-21
The author poses a provocative question: are sports betting and prediction markets essentially a wealth transfer from young men to the companies running them?
A discussion-starter take on the prediction market industry, without data or company-specific analysis.
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