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

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Sports bets and prediction markets can look alike, but the rules, payouts and payment rails differ. This explainer shows where crypto fits behind the scenes and why Connecticut cease-and-desist orders against nine companies matter.