Saturday, April 25, 2026

Special Edition: Prediction Markets – Promise & Pitfalls

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People are now betting on everything from elections to the weather through so-called prediction markets.

So, are they a powerful new way to understand what's coming next, or another form of gambling with serious risks?

Fortune’s Jeff John Roberts explains how these platforms work, why some news organizations are partnering with them, and what makes them different from traditional betting.

Plus, the potential upsides, the risks, and why lawmakers and the courts are starting to take notice.

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Guest: Jeff John Roberts

Jeff John Roberts is the Finance Editor at Fortune, where has won numerous awards, including a recent SABEW for his profile of the founders of Polymarket and Kalshi. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed history of Coinbase, Kings of Crypto.

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