betting

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Bets on prediction markets – the main two being Polymarket and Kalshi – have soared in response to a surging demand for betting in the US.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

She worries about the losses from uninformed traders and about how prediction markets "normalise" betting.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The American Gaming Association and a public health advocate called for stricter regulation of prediction markets and sports betting.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The firm bought big stakes in United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and Southwest Airlines in 2016, betting that consolidation had tempered the industry’s tendency for bruising fare wars that squeezed profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

I’m betting it’s charity work, or maybe he’s been secretly chatting with Aimee and arranging a meet-up so she and I can make things right before I kick the bucket.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera