Prediction markets promise fair play but addicts say the same trap applies

A coach barred from sportsbooks still got caught

Prediction markets market themselves as a smarter alternative to sportsbooks, but reports from people with gambling addiction suggest the experience can feel indistinguishable. One example: a soccer coach had blocked himself from betting platforms before turning to prediction markets, only to find the same pull and risks. The distinction, critics say, may be branding more than substance.