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LeBron James prediction market surges after Miami Heat 'mistake' · 1 source tracked

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A mistaken social media post by the Miami Heat, hinting at LeBron James' potential return, significantly boosted betting volume on prediction markets. The incident caused a 20-point surge in the market's assessment of James joining the Heat, with total trading volume exceeding $245 million across platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. This event highlights the growing influence of prediction markets in sports and politics, despite regulatory concerns from organizations like the NBA. AI

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LeBron James prediction market surges after Miami Heat 'mistake' · 1 source tracked

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino, Joshua Hong ·

    The Miami Heat, LeBron James and prediction markets: how a ‘mistake’ social media post turbo-charged a $245 million wager

    “There's a market for everything, and I think people have recognized that there's a market for everything,” Georgetown’s Marty Conway told Fortune.

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