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Novig surges to third in prediction markets after viral campaign

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Novig, a sports-focused prediction market, has rapidly ascended to become the third-largest platform in the industry within months of its launch. Despite raising significantly less capital than its main competitors, Kalshi and Polymarket, Novig has achieved substantial trading volume and user growth. This surge is attributed to a strategic shift to a federally regulated model, a recent $75 million Series B funding round, and a viral marketing campaign featuring co-owner Sydney Sweeney. AI

RANK_REASON Significant funding and market position shift in a growing financial sector. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Novig surges to third in prediction markets after viral campaign

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

    How Novig became the third biggest prediction market site despite launching only months ago

    Aided by a Sydney Sweeney ad, Novig’s monthly volume jumped 80% to $1.8 billion. What would it take to catch Kalshi?

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