They quit their day jobs to bet on current events. A look inside the prediction market mania - NPR
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People are leaving traditional jobs to trade on prediction markets, where they bet on real-world events. This trend is attracting diverse participants, from Wall Street traders to students, and is growing into a multi-billion dollar industry.
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