A state just filed criminal charges against a prediction market for the first time in U.S. history — and that's just where this week starts. Chris and Henry break down Arizona's lawsuit, what it means legally, and why sportsbooks may be quietly pulling the strings. Then: the Polymarket Situation Room's rocky launch, the Schiff-Curtis bill to ban sports markets, AOC piling on, and why a $50 billion industry isn't going anywhere on vibes alone.Then the guys sit down with Egzee — one of the largest individual market makers in Prediction Markets and the most talked-about intern in prediction markets history. He breaks down how he got started flipping cards in MLB The Show, spotted the same mechanics on election night, and built it into a serious operation — plus the creator ID debate, the originating vs. top-down argument, and what it really takes to survive as competition heats up.📅 New Episodes Drop: Wednesdays 👇 Subscribe now.@insidepredictionmarkets This content is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and is not financial advice. Please do your own research. The views expressed are not necessarily those of Novig. All investing and prediction market trading involves risk, including the loss of principal.#predictionmarkets #kalshi #polymarket #novig #draftkings #fanduel #gambling #sports #betting Chapters:0:00 – Arizona Sues a Prediction Market2:00 – The Polymarket Situation Room3:00 – The Bill That Could Kill Sports Betting on Prediction Markets9:05 - Egzee Joins the Show9:35 – How a Video Game Led to Making Generational Money11:50 – Egzee's BIG EDGE15:00 – Origination is Overrated18:25 – The Creator ID Debate23:30 – Are Sharp Takers Slowly Killing the Ecosystem?

Prediction markets are exploding — and Novig CEO Jacob Fortinsky is right in the middle of it.In this episode of Inside Prediction Markets, we sit down with Jacob to break down how Novig went from a scrappy startup to a serious player in the space, why prediction markets are starting to compete with sportsbooks, and what the future of betting might actually look like.We also get into the moment Novig actually felt like it might work, why most betting markets are inefficient and where the real edge is, the betting strategy that got Jacob limited early on, how prediction markets could reshape sports betting entirely, and advice for founders looking to build in this space.📅 New Episodes Drop: Wednesdays 👇 Subscribe now.@insidepredictionmarkets This content is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and is not financial advice. Please do your own research. The views expressed are not necessarily those of Novig. All investing and prediction market trading involves risk, including the loss of principal.0:00 How Jacob Fortinsky Started Novig3:43 Regulation, CFTC & Longevity9:38 When Novig Started Feeling “Real”14:48 The Future of Prediction Markets17:39 Infrastructure is King23:30 The Power of Ball Knowledge25:20 Being Limited with Jacob Fortinsky29:17 Politics Market Inefficiencies#predictionmarkets #kalshi #polymarket #novig #draftkings #fanduel #gambling #sports #betting

Prediction markets are suddenly being valued like Silicon Valley unicorns. But are those numbers real — or just hype?This week on Inside Prediction Markets, Henry Kerins and Chris Dierkes break down the rumors that major platforms could be chasing $20 BILLION valuations after recent funding rounds. Is the industry really on that trajectory… or are investors getting ahead of themselves?We’re also joined by Dustin Gouker, one of the most respected voices covering gambling and prediction markets. He shares why he believes prediction markets still need much stronger consumer protections.The group digs into the growing tension between federal market regulation and state sports-betting oversight, why high tax rates are distorting the market, and whether giants like DraftKings and FanDuel are poised to dominate if they enter the space.And perhaps the biggest question of all:Are prediction markets about to reshape the entire information economy — or are we still in the Wild West?📅 New Episodes Drop: Wednesdays 👇 Subscribe now.https://youtube.com/@InsidePredictionMarketsWhat to expect:📈 Market Deep Dives: Breaking down the biggest active markets in politics, tech, and culture.🎙️ Expert Guests: Conversations with top the sharpest market makers.🧠 Strategy Analysis: the unique mechanics that make prediction markets superior to polls and pundits.This content is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and is not financial advice. Please do your own research. The views expressed are not necessarily those of Novig. All investing and prediction market trading involves risk, including the loss of principal.00:00 Are Prediction Markets Worth $20B?01:30 RFQ Controversy Explained05:48 Why did Underdog buy Aristotle?07:08 What's Dustin Gouker's Problem with Prediction Markets?09:41 Are Prediction Markets Actually Safer?14:17 Are Prediction Markets Still the Wild West?21:15 Will Prediction Markets Be Taxed?26:15 Will DraftKings and FanDuel Prediction Markets Be Successful?