{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Special Edition: Prediction Markets \u2013 Promise &amp; Pitfalls","description":"           People are now betting on everything from elections to the weather through so-called prediction markets. &amp;nbsp; So, are they a powerful new way to understand what's coming next, or another form of gambling with serious risks? &amp;nbsp; Fortune\u2019s Jeff John Roberts explains how these platforms work, why some news organizations are partnering with them, and what makes them different from traditional betting. &amp;nbsp; Plus, the potential upsides, the risks, and why lawmakers and the courts are starting to take notice.             &amp;nbsp; Learn more about our guest(s):&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.theNewsWorthy.com\/shownotes Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!&amp;nbsp; Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.theNewsWorthy.com\/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https:\/\/www.theNewsWorthy.com\/merch Sponsors:            Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com\/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today &amp;nbsp;             Enjoy a deep, restful night\u2019s sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com\/newsworthy&amp;nbsp; for 25% off sitewide! &amp;nbsp;                             To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com ","author_name":"The NewsWorthy","author_url":"https:\/\/www.theNewsWorthy.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40931070\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40931070"}