EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 24 MIN
One Thing: Inside the ‘Casino-ification’ of Everything (Including War)
from CNN 5 Things · host CNN Podcasts
Prediction markets are opening new doors to bet on pretty much anything - even outcomes during war. But things can get pretty heated when money is on the line, and now at least one state is stepping in to accuse a major prediction market of running an illegal gambling operation. WIRED’s Kate Knibbs talks about the “casino-ification” of everything and what this could mean for the future of politics and betting. For more: Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades --- Guests: Jesus Martinez & Kate Knibbs, WIRED Senior Writer Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Prediction markets are opening new doors to bet on pretty much anything - even outcomes during war. But things can get pretty heated when money is on the line, and now at least one state is stepping in to accuse a major prediction market of running an illegal gambling operation. WIRED’s Kate Knibbs talks about the “casino-ification” of everything and what this could mean for the future of politics and betting. For more: Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades --- Guests: Jesus Martinez & Kate Knibbs, WIRED Senior Writer Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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