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They quit their day jobs to bet on current events: A look inside the prediction market

  • Bobby Allyn
  • January 21, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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They quit their day jobs to bet on current events: A look inside the prediction market

Prediction market apps are thriving in President Trump's second term, with traders betting on everything from migrant deportations to election outcomes. A look at what's driving the industry's boom.

Originally published at NPR Business

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