Can prediction markets turn World Cup betting into the next big business? | TheBriefWire
Can prediction markets turn World Cup betting into the next big business?
Published 26 June 2026 · politics
Prediction markets in the United States are allowing people to bet on almost anything, from elections to sporting events. As interest grows ahead of the
Prediction markets in the United States are allowing people to bet on almost anything, from elections to sporting events. As interest grows ahead of the FIFA World Cup, companies are hoping to attract a wider audience by offering new ways to predict match outcomes and tournament results.
But are sports fans ready to embrace prediction markets over traditional betting platforms? Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle reports from Miami, where he spoke to people
to find out whether prediction markets have what it takes to win over World Cup fans. Find us on Check our website Check out our
Published: June 27, 2026 • 1:08 AM IST · Updated: June 27, 2026 • 1:40 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Prediction markets in the United States are allowing people to bet on almost anything, from elections to sporting events.
As interest grows ahead of the FIFA World Cup, companies are hoping to attract a wider audience by offering new ways to predict match outcomes and tournament results.
But are sports fans ready to embrace prediction markets over traditional betting platforms?
Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle reports from Miami, where he spoke to people to find out whether prediction markets have what it takes to win over World Cup fans.
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