HasanAbi EVERYTHING IS GAMBLING NOW
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Dec 9, 2025 The discussion dives into the rise of prediction markets and their gambling implications, fueled by platforms like Kalshi. Hasanabi highlights the ethical concerns of betting on personal actions and humanitarian crises. He critiques the media's complicity in normalizing gambling, particularly through partnerships like CNN's with Kalshi. The conversation also touches on the impact of financialization on society and the pressure creators face from sponsorships. Finally, he connects societal desperation and hustle culture to the increasing allure of betting.
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Everything Becomes A Tradable Bet
- Prediction markets are turning everyday events into tradable bets and normalizing gambling across society.
- Hasanabi argues this financialization expands speculative behavior beyond stocks into news, politics, and personal events.
Gambled Live In Hong Kong
- Hasanabi admits he once gambled on a horse race in Hong Kong during a stream and won HK$30,000.
- He uses the story to illustrate how content and gambling increasingly overlap for creators.
Insider Risk On Prediction Platforms
- Insider information and platform errors have enabled huge, rapid profits on prediction markets like Polymarket.
- Hasanabi highlights a Google insider who turned accidental early results into multimillion-dollar positions.