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Episode 1493Nov 25, 2025

How prediction markets are transforming sports betting

Plus, the risks of the anywhere, anytime casino.

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Business has been booming for the online sports betting industry. Prediction markets threw a curveball. On today’s show, sports betting industry writer and analyst Dustin Gouker joins Kimberly to explain how prediction markets are disrupting sports betting and the legal questions surrounding it. Plus, we’ll get into what it means to live in a world where you can bet on anything, anytime from your phone.

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