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World Cup wagers spark race among prediction markets

  • Kraken’s FIFA World Cup sponsorship coincides with prediction market trading volumes surpassing US$2 billion across football-related contracts. 
  • Sports forecasting activity is being concentrated in blockchain-based and regulated event markets, led by Polymarket and Kalshi. 
  • Regulatory uncertainty around prediction markets remains the key challenge as platforms expand into mainstream sporting events. 
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Mandalorian and Grogu posts weakest Disney Star Wars opening but stronger margins

"The Mandalorian and Grogu” opened to about US$102 million domestic and US$165 million worldwide over the Memorial Day frame, matching its reported US$165 million production budget but delivering the lowest opening of any Star Wars film released under Disney, even below “Solo”.

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