Lead story · 6 min read
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.
The market in brief
A bettor accepted a $267,000 Cash Out, but the transaction never happened
Eight Bets in One Day on One Tennis Match: A $101,000 Winnings Dispute
Regulator Confirmed Bot Use and Protected the Winnings
Can a Prediction Market Make the Event It Trades More Likely?
Can a Prediction Market Make the Event It Trades More Likely?
Polymarket lists contracts on the failure of major banks. We examine whether such a price can do more than measure fear and begin to amplify it.
How live betting works: from the event on the field to sportsbook settlement
We trace the full journey of a live bet: in-venue data collection, odds calculation, risk management, latency, acceptance and final settlement.
Brazil Banned Betting. Where Did the Players Go?
After the betting ban, offshore brands' share of tracked online interest in Brazil rose from 3.4% to 9.9%. We examine what the first data actually shows.
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