Tag Archives: Prediction

Could prediction markets replace political polls? ‘Maybe yes, maybe no’

Could prediction markets replace political polls? ‘Maybe yes, maybe no’ Rachael Davies   Suswati Basu     As prediction markets offer contracts in more and more areas, are they starting to encroach on the role that opinion polls currently serve in politics? Pre-election polls are often referenced in the build-up to major elections, offering a … Continue reading Could prediction markets replace political polls? ‘Maybe yes, maybe no’

Maryland becomes latest state to warn licensees about prediction markets

Maryland becomes latest state to warn licensees about prediction markets Sophie Atkinson   Suswati Basu     Maryland has become the latest state to warn licensees about offering prediction markets, as it joins a growing list of state regulators. On Wednesday (November 19), the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission sent a notification to its … Continue reading Maryland becomes latest state to warn licensees about prediction markets

FanDuel Predicts debuts as CME partnership pushes prediction markets mainstream forward

FanDuel Predicts debuts as CME partnership pushes prediction markets mainstream forward Rachael Davies   Suswati Basu   Gambling giant FanDuel is entering the world of prediction markets with a new app, FanDuel Predicts, launched through a partnership with derivatives marketplace CME Group. FanDuel has announced that it will launch a prediction markets app called FanDuel … Continue reading FanDuel Predicts debuts as CME partnership pushes prediction markets mainstream forward

ProphetX applies to the CFTC to launch a new prediction market

ProphetX applies to the CFTC to launch a new prediction market Suswati Basu     ProphetX has applied to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to enter the bustling world of prediction markets. The brand, formerly operating as Prophet Exchange and known for its sweepstakes model across dozens of states, had investors including MIXI … Continue reading ProphetX applies to the CFTC to launch a new prediction market

Sleeper accuses CFTC of “illegal delay” to prediction markets application

Sleeper accuses CFTC of “illegal delay” to prediction markets application Graeme Hanna Sleeper Markets LLC, the entity operator of the popular fantasy sports app Sleeper, has publicly accused the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of an “illegal delay” on its application to register as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). This registration is an essential … Continue reading Sleeper accuses CFTC of “illegal delay” to prediction markets application

The prediction business

Long-term planning requires nerves of steel. Kim Davis on December 6, 2021 MarTech’s daily brief features daily insights, news, tips, and essential bits of wisdom for today’s digital marketer. If you would like to read this before the rest of the internet does, sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox daily. Good … Continue reading The prediction business