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Bets on prediction markets – the main two being Polymarket and Kalshi – have soared in response to a surging demand for betting in the US.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Appeared in the May 21, 2026, print edition as 'Intuit to Cut Staff, Invest in ‘Big Bets’'.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Bets on Marco Rubio make up 10.6% of total trading volume on Kalshi’s presidential election market; on Polymarket, he makes up 1.7%.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Bets for traffic through the strait to return to regular levels by the end of April have declined from 69% to a 25% chance on Polymarket.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

You certainly go right after what you want, Bets.

From Captain Pott's Minister by Cooper, Francis L. (Francis Le Roy)