alt Hacker NewsWhy would the opposing side of that exact same bet allow themselves to be fleeced of all that money for free?
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dragonwriter • today at 3:40 AM
The opposing side is getting paid, not getting fleeced.
intended • today at 5:58 AM
Asymmetry of information. Fixed bets depend entirely on a small enough group with the ability to influence the outcome, keeping their mouths shut.
You're asking why someone hiring a hitman would be willing to part with their money?
Because that's what money is for, to purchase things, like hitmen (apparently).