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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Oisin Mcilroy

Everyone is losing on ‘sucker-bet’ laden prediction markets except a few seasoned pros

Prediction markets have surged in popularity with users able to bet on almost anything - (AP)

Online prediction markets have surged in popularity in recent years, but a report warns many casual users looking to make a quick buck are falling for a new generation of ‘sucker bets’.

Just 0.1% of users earn 67% of the profits on the largest platform Polymarket, according to fresh analysis by The Wall Street Journal which said just 2,000 accounts made a total of nearly half a billion dollars.

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