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Let’s Talk Gambling

Or: how prediction markets slipped in through the cracks of a country already addicted to betting

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Tomas Heligr-Pyke
Jan 12, 2026
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Let’s talk gambling.

It fits perfectly into our super-addicted Australian society. Having a slap really brings out the best in people (that is complete sarcasm, gambling is a cesspit largely because of how addictive it is).

Don’t get me wrong though. I enjoy gambling to a very limited extent. Dumb bets with friends. Ten bucks if my date sticks longer than…

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