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Prediction markets are turning Washington into a casino
In a city where almost everyone is privy to some kind of inside information, betting on politics has jumped ahead of midterm elections
A Democratic win in midterms could put prediction markets and the CFTC in the hot seat
A Democratic House could increase scrutiny of prediction markets, the CFTC and the industry’s ties to the Trump family after the midterms.
One week out, prediction markets see Democrats as favored to sweep Congress
Event contract exchanges see a two-in-three chance that Democrats take control of both the House and Senate.
Predictions and picks for the new season: Who will win? Who's under pressure?
The college hoops season is here. Who will win it all? Here's everything to know before games begin.
Prediction markets open new front for U.S. election misinformation
With hundreds of millions of dollars on the line, experts are warning that live odds could sow confusion and provide fodder for misinformation.
Lula wins Brazil runoff after prediction markets favored Bolsonaro
While prediction market odds pointed to a clear Bolsonaro victory, Lula emerged the winner in a tight race.
Prediction market traders say an Anthropic IPO is near-certain this year after company filed with SEC
Anthropic on Monday filed its Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
NBA enters prediction markets with Kalshi, Polymarket partnerships
The league also inked a memorandum of understanding with the CFTC, the federal regulator of prediction markets.
NBA strikes deals with prediction markets, with eye on integrity and regulations
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has struck deals that will make Kalshi and Polymarket the league’s preferred prediction markets, along with an agreement with a federal agency tasked with regulating those exchanges.
Predictions for all 32 conference champs and players of the year
From the ACC to the WCC, here are the front-runners and favorites for player of the year for all 32 leagues.
Ballon d’Or 2026 predictions: Yamal, Mbappe and Kane – who will win?
The winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or will be crowned at Monday's gala in London, the first time it has been held in Britain.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: La Liga – El Clasico preview, predictions, teams
Bragging rights are up for grabs in Sunday's El Clasico between La Liga leaders Barcelona and third-placed Real Madrid.
Our Week 7 crystal ball: Five analysts make predictions, from upsets to TD scorers
Touchdowns for Tucker Kraft and Germie Bernard? Cardinals pull another upset? Revenge game for Trey Hendrickson? Let's predict 15 things for Week 7.
Smith v Puello world title fight predictions
Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's light-welterweight title fight between WBC champion Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello.
Hegseth warns prediction market bets warp military judgment, endanger troops
Pentagon memo: Insider trading gives US enemies key intel on military operations.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City: Premier League – teams, prediction, lineups
Man City are the only team with a perfect Premier League record, but face a Villa side determined to climb the table.
CrowdStrike CEO's alarming prediction — plus, the sell-off spreads beyond tech
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
The only World Series preview you need: Predictions, likely MVPs and how many games Rays-Brewers will go
Which team has the edge? What's the inside intel on this Fall Classic? We've got it all covered.
Our guide to every NFL Week 7 game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets
Cowboys at Eagles. Bengals at Ravens. The Steelers and Saints in Paris. We have picks, predictions and more for every game.
Bureau of Meteorology under fire over rain prediction
The Bureau of Meteorology is under fire after parts of Queensland’s south-east copped three times the rainfall initially forecast.
Pentagon directive bans troops from using nonpublic info to bet in prediction markets
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a new directive telling troops they cannot use “nonpublic information” to make bets on prediction markets
F1 power rankings and US GP predictions: Verstappen eyes hat-trick while Antonelli has title in grasp
Formula One heads to Austin this weekend with Max Verstappen looking for a hat-trick of wins while Kimi Antonelli is within touching distance of a first world championship. Circuit of the Americas combines fast flowing corners with heavy braking zones and a long back straight. It asks a great deal of both car and driver. This weekend, track temperatures are
Premier League predictions: Villa end Man City's perfect start, Chelsea beat Spurs in derby thriller
Friday: Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest (8pm) Ipswich showed some fight at Manchester City last weekend before eventually falling to a 3-2 defeat and have now lost four out of their last six games. But the Tractor Boys remain safely mid-table in 10th place on nine points. Forest's home loss to Arsenal means Oliver Glasner's side – sitting one point and one
Oscars Predictions 2027: Is ‘You Can See Everything’ the Film That Can Take Down ‘The Odyssey’?
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect pe
Sutton's predictions v Waffle the Wonder Dog and his owner Simon
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Waffle the Wonder Dog and his owner Simon, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
UFC 333 predictions: Volkanovski and Dvalishvili to leave Abu Dhabi as champions
Abu Dhabi will host two title fights as the UFC returns to the UAE this weekend. Alexander Volkanovski puts his featherweight championship on the line while Petr Yan makes his first title defence as bantamweight champion. There are nine fights on the card at Etihad Arena. Below are our predictions for UFC 333. Main event Alexander Volkanovski v Movsar Evloev
Ballon d'Or 2026 predictions: Who will be crowned the world's best footballer?
All eyes will turn to London on Monday evening when the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner will be announced. Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmanne Dembele took the honours last year with the Frenchman finishing ahead of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, who was second, and third-placed Vitinha, also of Uefa Champions League winners PSG. The women's prize was claimed by Barcel
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal: Champions League – Predictions, Olise, lineups
Bayern Munich host Arsenal on Wednesday, as the teams clash for the 16th time in Europe's premier club competition.
Prediction-market odds rise for Marine Le Pen in France 2027 presidential race as protests roil nation
Speculators on Kalshi see higher odds that Marine Le Pen will win France 2027 presidential contest amid growing unrest in the country.
NBA season preview: Rankings, predictions and what to know for all 30 teams
Here's everything you need to know for every team, including storylines, stats and predictions ahead of opening night.
Predictions for all 32 conference players of the year
From experienced seniors to talented newcomers and big-name transfers, here are the front-runners.
To boldly go – Frank McNally on Star Trek’s prediction of a united Ireland
A Data-driven approach to unity
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