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Online Prediction Platforms Focus on Global Affairs, Presenting New Risks

Sites like Kalshi and Polymarket allow individuals to wager on the outcomes of global events. According to TheBriefing publisher Liz Carolan, these platforms differ from traditional gambling and may present new risks.

Online prediction platforms are gaining attention as people wager on the outcomes of worldwide events. These platforms facilitate wagers on the likelihood of specific outcomes in global affairs. Liz Carolan, publisher of TheBriefing.ie, spoke with Brendan about how platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are different than conventional gambling. Carolan also outlined the potential risks that these platforms present.

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  • RTE.ie — "This used to be called insider trading!" - the rise of online prediction markets
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