PredictIt wins US licence to expand betting offerings
Site known for bets on political predictions could soon create and host all manner of markets
Site known for bets on political predictions could soon create and host all manner of markets

Fights over regulation could reshape the US federal system of government

Value of bets soars from $100mn to $13bn a month

Prediction markets are the latest example of a disruptive new industry smacking into problems incumbents have long understood

Insider bets, low liquidity and regulatory gaps complicate efforts to turn wagers into financial tools

They offer a troubling opportunity to manipulate public perceptions of the outcome of political events

As new bettors flock to platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, some make easy prey for trading firms and professional gamblers