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tadfishertoday at 2:03 AM1 replyview on HN

Maybe an "event outcome prediction contract" simply ought not to be considered a "commodity" under any consistent interpretation of the law and the English fucking language.


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dannywtoday at 2:15 AM

I think it should be well defined. I personally think prediction markets for say, federal and state elections, are a net benefit.

It provides another source off information, and there’s much less insider trading risk.

“”Event outcome prediction contracts”” on sports, clinical trials, is late stage capitalism, and yes, bullshit.

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