Prediction markets are seeing global growth, particularly outside the US. As South American countries begin to adopt these new markets, readers should understand their origins and the reasons for their rapid attention.

<p> While the Mercosur region has yet to embrace prediction markets, there’s no question that it has taken off in the US and other regions. Now that South American countries are starting to take their stance on these new markets, readers should understand what they are, where they came from, and why they’re getting so much attention.</p>