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To: Inyokern

dumb girl question: what is tradesports


13 posted on 10/13/2004 8:04:21 PM PDT by lawgirl ("One life can be the proof of the hope that is You..." - Russ Lee - "Live What I Believe")
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To: lawgirl
dumb girl question: what is tradesports

It is basically a betting website, although it claims it is something else. People are putting their money on Bush.

16 posted on 10/13/2004 8:07:28 PM PDT by Inyokern
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It's a betting market where you can buy "options" on various events, including the election. If Bush wins a Bush option will pay $100, so the fact that they're selling for $60 means that the market collectively believes Bush has the advantage. In theory markets like this are better predictors than polls because people are backing their beliefs with real money.


21 posted on 10/13/2004 8:14:15 PM PDT by ThinkDifferent (A plan is not a litany of complaints)
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