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Wife Relieved To Learn Husband Lost Entire Paycheck On ‘Prediction Market' Instead Of Sports Betting

Life · Oct 30, 2026 · BabylonBee.com
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SANDY, UT — Local woman Sheila Northam was reportedly relieved to discover that her husband lost his entire paycheck on the prediction market rather than on sports betting.

Northam's husband had struggled with a gambling addiction for years and, when he had lost his last paycheck, his wife was sure he'd fallen off the wagon. Fortunately, he had just failed to predict something — which she was assured is way different.

"Don't worry babe - I just lost money on a prediction, not a bet," explained Mr. Northam. "I had placed $5,000 on a prediction that Tampa Bay would win the world series. You can rest easy."

Mrs. Northam, who had been in a panic, breathed a sigh of relief. "Oh, thank goodness. I was really worried there for a minute," Northam said, "But a prediction market is totally different and not at all like real gambling. I'm glad you're staying away from that stuff, babe."

At publishing time, Sheila Northam had been grateful to learn they only lost their house due to a faulty prediction rather than a bad bet.


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