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World Cup drives record $25B+ on prediction markets, outpacing Super Bowl

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Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are experiencing unprecedented trading volumes driven by the World Cup, surpassing all previous sports and political markets. The Argentina-Spain final contract alone has seen over $1.27 billion in trades on Kalshi, with overall World Cup trading exceeding $25 billion. While these markets are gaining traction in the U.S. as a way to engage with major events, their accuracy in predicting unpredictable sports outcomes, particularly in soccer, has been mixed. AI

IMPACT Prediction markets are seeing increased adoption and trading volume, indicating a growing interest in data-driven forecasting for complex events.

RANK_REASON Significant trading volumes on prediction markets driven by a major global event. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Camila Grigera Naón ·

    World Cup final is already the biggest ever prediction market as Kalshi bets top $1.27 billion—with Spain favored to beat Argentina

    Overall prediction market bets tied to the World Cup on Kalshi and Polymarket have collectively exceeded $29 billion in total trading volume.

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