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Prediction markets surge to 27% of sports bets during World Cup · 1 source tracked

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Prediction markets have seen a significant surge in activity, particularly during the World Cup, with trading volume reaching 27% of all legal US sports bets. Companies like Kalshi and Polymarket are rapidly gaining ground on traditional sportsbooks such as DraftKings and FanDuel, even surpassing them in daily app users during the tournament. This growth is attributed to regulatory allowances from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and aggressive marketing campaigns, leading traditional sportsbooks to consider offering similar services. AI

IMPACT Prediction markets are challenging traditional sportsbooks, potentially forcing innovation and new product offerings in the betting industry.

RANK_REASON The article details a significant shift in market share and user engagement within the sports betting industry, driven by the rise of prediction markets. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nathaniel Popper, Chloe Cresswell, Bloomberg ·

    Prediction markets Swell to 27% of sports bets during World Cup

    Kalshi, the biggest player, has repeatedly broken its own trading records during the World Cup.

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