Betting Basics 101

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Prediction Market Taxes

Prediction-market gains are taxable in 2026, whether you used Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood, or another platform. The open question is how the IRS should classify a specific c...

How to Read Prediction Market Odds

Prediction market odds are usually shown as contract prices in cents, not sportsbook lines. A binary contract at 62¢ implies about a 62% chance of resolving Yes. No odds conve...

What Is a Prediction Market?

A prediction market lets people trade contracts tied to real-world outcomes. Its prices reflect the crowd’s implied probability, while sportsbook odds typically come from a bo...