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Comment by kqr

1 day ago

> weather prediction markets

Can also be used to hedge the risk of rain on the day you've planned an outdoor barbecue!

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debatem1  1 day ago

You can do this with some forms of trip insurance. I stared hard at arbitrage there a few years ago but it was too hard to get your money out if you were right.

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