One Thing: Inside the ‘Casino-ification’ of Everything (Including War)

Prediction markets are opening new doors to bet on pretty much anything - even outcomes during war. But things can get pretty heated when money is on the line, and now at least one state is stepping in to accuse a major prediction market of running an illegal gambling operation. WIRED’s Kate Knibbs talks about the “casino-ification” of everything and what this could mean for the future of politics and betting.   

For more: Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades 

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Guests: Jesus Martinez & Kate Knibbs, WIRED Senior Writer  

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Photo: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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