I Championed Prediction Markets. Look What They've Become

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Author: NomNew

Date: 7/27/2026

Article Summary:
The author critiques the current state of prediction markets, citing concerns about asymmetric information, exploitation, and the dominance of sports betting, and suggests that regulation could help address these issues.