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Everything is gambling now: the latest news on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi

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Kalshi and Polymarket keep partnering with fake newsbreaker accounts on X.

“Prediction markets” continue to appear everywhere, including CNN and CNBC, and Polymarket is shitposting about citizen journalism.

Meanwhile, The Athletic is the latest (following Awful Announcing and Front Office Sports) reporting on sports misinformation X accounts like “Emma Vance” and “Scott Hughes” have spread while sporting those site’s affiliate badges.

Kalshi, Polymarket are partnering with X accounts claiming to be sports insiders

[The Athletic]

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