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An NFL Game Ended in a Tie. Why a Sportsbook Refunds the Bet While Kalshi Settles at 50 Cents
The Giants–Commanders 27–27 tie shows why the same winner position can be settled differently by a sportsbook and a prediction market—and how that difference can break a hedge.
The market in brief
How a $12 Bet Became $145,683: The Math Behind a 12-Touchdown Parlay
Three $173 Bets Before a Surprise Appointment: What Is Kalshi Reviewing?
When Betting Help Becomes Control of Someone Else's Account
The Everton Player Did Not Place the Bets Himself. Why Did the FA Still Fine Him?
The Everton Player Did Not Place the Bets Himself. Why Did the FA Still Fine Him?
Martin Sherif said he did not personally place the 61 bets. But the accounts were opened in his name, funded from his bank account and used by other people. We examine the FA decision and the limits of a player's responsibility.
When Hundreds of Small Bets Create a Big Problem for a Sportsbook
One large wager attracts attention immediately. But hundreds of ordinary customers can create even more exposure on a mispriced market within minutes. We examine how betting communities change sportsbook risk management.
A bettor accepted a $267,000 Cash Out, but the transaction never happened
A bettor twice tried to accept a six-figure Cash Out offer, but automated verification rejected both attempts. The regulator concluded that the displayed amounts were not achievable as presented.
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