https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/prediction-markets-are-becoming-more-professionalized-but-also-harder-to-beatContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/prediction-markets-are-becoming-more-professionalized-but-also-harder-to-beathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/prediction-markets-are-becoming-more-professionalized-but-also-harder-to-beat#u68754Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:25:17 +0000Prediction markets face a growing professionalization wave that makes them increasingly difficult for casual participants to beat. A recent Yale study highlights severe profit concentration, showing that a tiny fraction of traders captures a disproportionate share of total returns on platforms like Polymarket. Meanwhile, forecasting platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket continue expanding their offerings into major sporting events like the 2026 NFL season, drawing wider public attention. This evolution raises questions regarding market efficiency, moral costs, and the overall stability of fo