Geographies of Prediction Markets: Gamifying the Future

ABSTRACT This commentary outlines the economic, political and moral geographies of prediction markets and maps how they are gamifying the future. These digital platforms are transforming the gambling industry and raising significant ethical questions.

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Geographical Journal
Published
2026-05-18
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https://doi.org/10.1111/geoj.70093
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Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
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Geographies of Prediction Markets: Gamifying the Future

Sarah Mills
Geographical Journal
Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
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Geographies of Prediction Markets: Gamifying the Future

Sarah Mills
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Abstract

ABSTRACT This commentary outlines the economic, political and moral geographies of prediction markets and maps how they are gamifying the future. These digital platforms are transforming the gambling industry and raising significant ethical questions.

Geographical JournalVol. 192(2)
Loughborough University (GB)
British Academy
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
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