Dossier
Predictit
Coverage of Predictit in the Nexus archive.
- Coming to an election near you: prediction markets
Prediction markets, online platforms allowing bets on political and global events, are raising concerns about their impact on national security and politics. Experts warn of risks like manipulation of world events for profit, with examples including arrests over bets on military operations and death threats to journalists. Platforms like Kalshi and Predictit enable betting on U.S. elections and non-election outcomes, turning politics into a gamified activity.