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Deep explainers on how prediction markets work, from market mechanics to resolution.
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Prediction Markets vs Sports Betting Markets: What's the Difference?
Prediction markets and sports betting markets look similar from a distance. Both let you take a position on an outcome. But they are different products, under different regulators, with different economics. Here's the full breakdown.
Updated Sep 7, 2026
Explainer · 9 min read
Kalshi and Polymarket Are Launching Perpetual Futures. Here's What That Actually Means
On April 22, 2026, Marketplace reported both major US prediction markets are preparing to offer perpetual futures: a leveraged, no-expiration derivative that until now has only existed offshore. Here's what they are, why now, and whether you should care.
Updated Sep 7, 2026