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The World Cup’s biggest winner so far? Prediction markets, where a $5.4 billion betting frenzy has shattered previous records | Fortune

What began as a quirky corner of finance is quickly becoming another default app on fans’ phones during one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

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The World Cup’s biggest winner so far? Prediction markets, where a $5.4 billion betting frenzy has shattered…

Prediction markets Kalshi, Polymarket, and Rothera reached $5.4B in World Cup trading volume, surpassing previous records and cementing their mainstream status in the US. The surge underscores regulatory ambiguity and insider-trading risks that fintech and platform teams must navigate as event contracts scale.

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digiday.com11 h fa

Prediction markets and sportsbook brands compete to capitalize on World Cup betting market

The World Cup is expected to provide the biggest sports gambling market in history. Prediction market platforms and sportsbooks hope to take advantage with a heavy focus on performance channels.

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afr.com15 h fa

Punter loses $13m on World Cup match as prediction markets explode

Polymarket and Kalshi traded over $5 billion in World Cup bets, with one user losing $9 million. The boom exposes unregulated infrastructure and leverage concentration, signaling systemic risks as decentralized finance platforms scale without compliance frameworks.

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news.bitcoin.com2 g fa

Prediction Markets Hit Record $10.8 Billion Week as SpaceX IPO, World Cup Drive Surge

Prediction markets hit $10.8B weekly volume (first >$10B) on SpaceX IPO, U.S.-Iran peace deal, World Cup. Volume grew 12x from $500M yearly—on-chain derivatives now mainstream for price discovery and hedging across finance, geopolitics, sports.

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cryptobriefing.com2 g fa

2026 World Cup smashes records as crypto prediction markets top $2B in trading volume

Kraken becomes FIFA's first official crypto exchange partner; prediction markets hit $2B with fan tokens (ARG, POR) tied to team results. Market signals genuine on-chain betting demand and crypto legitimacy recovery, but regulatory action or team eliminations trigger volatility.

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taipeitimes.com2 g fa

FIFA World Cup facilitates big prediction winners and losers - Taipei Times

Over $5B traded on FIFA via Polymarket and Kalshi created multimillion-dollar wins, but retail traders typically lose money. Prediction markets expanding beyond elections into sports hit $1B+ daily volume, demonstrating platform-driven consumer betting adoption versus traditional sportsbooks.

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The World Cup’s biggest winner so far? Prediction markets, where a $5.4 billion betting frenzy has shattered previous records | Fortune

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The World Cup’s biggest winner so far? Prediction markets, where a $5.4 billion betting frenzy has shattered…

Prediction markets and sportsbook brands compete to capitalize on World Cup betting market

Punter loses $13m on World Cup match as prediction markets explode

Prediction Markets Hit Record $10.8 Billion Week as SpaceX IPO, World Cup Drive Surge

2026 World Cup smashes records as crypto prediction markets top $2B in trading volume

FIFA World Cup facilitates big prediction winners and losers - Taipei Times

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FIFA World Cup facilitates big prediction winners and losers - Taipei Times

Prediction Markets Hit Record $10.8 Billion Week as SpaceX IPO, World Cup Drive Surge

2026 World Cup smashes records as crypto prediction markets top $2B in trading volume

The World Cup’s biggest winner so far? Prediction markets, where a $5.4 billion betting frenzy has shattered previous records | Fortune

Punter loses $13m on World Cup match as prediction markets explode

Prediction markets and sportsbook brands compete to capitalize on World Cup betting market

World Cup Golden Boot race heats up as Polymarket traders wager over $5M on top scorer

The World Cup’s biggest winner so far? Prediction markets, where a $5.4 billion betting frenzy has shattered previous records | Fortune

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The World Cup’s biggest winner so far? Prediction markets, where a $5.4 billion betting frenzy has shattered…

Prediction markets and sportsbook brands compete to capitalize on World Cup betting market

Punter loses $13m on World Cup match as prediction markets explode

Prediction Markets Hit Record $10.8 Billion Week as SpaceX IPO, World Cup Drive Surge

2026 World Cup smashes records as crypto prediction markets top $2B in trading volume

FIFA World Cup facilitates big prediction winners and losers - Taipei Times

Timeline cronologica

FIFA World Cup facilitates big prediction winners and losers - Taipei Times

Prediction Markets Hit Record $10.8 Billion Week as SpaceX IPO, World Cup Drive Surge

2026 World Cup smashes records as crypto prediction markets top $2B in trading volume

The World Cup’s biggest winner so far? Prediction markets, where a $5.4 billion betting frenzy has shattered previous records | Fortune

Punter loses $13m on World Cup match as prediction markets explode

Prediction markets and sportsbook brands compete to capitalize on World Cup betting market

World Cup Golden Boot race heats up as Polymarket traders wager over $5M on top scorer