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Prediction markets are becoming more professionalized, but also harder to beat

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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The institutionalization of prediction markets threatens to erode the edge of skilled traders who earn off mispricing and market inefficiencies, experts say.

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  • The institutionalization of prediction markets threatens to erode the edge of skilled traders who earn off mispricing and market inefficiencies, experts say.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:37:44 UTC.

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