Sports bets and prediction markets can look alike, but their rules, payouts and...

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Sports bets and prediction markets can look alike, but their rules, payouts and oversight differ. This explainer breaks down crypto’s behind-the-scenes role and why Connecticut sent cease-and-desist orders to nine companies.