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Prediction markets vs odds

Prediction markets vs odds: why NordCast shows probabilities

Most Nordic users know odds before they know prediction markets. NordCast should explain the difference in plain language: odds are one format; a market price is a probability-style signal.

Start here prediction markets vs odds

New users who arrive from odds searches and need a simple explanation before they trade in the public alpha.

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The education page every market links back to

If NordCast ranks for odds terms, some users will expect a sportsbook. This page explains the difference and keeps the product honest, useful and understandable.

Explore by country and topic

Jump from this page into the country and category pages people most often use to follow politics, economy, sport, culture and market education.

Learn prediction markets Forudsigelsesmarkeder Dansk guide til forudsigelsesmarkeder i Danmark: folketingsvalg, regering, statsminister, boligpriser, inflation, sport, vejr og kultur på NordCast. Learn prediction markets What are prediction markets? A plain-English guide to prediction markets, event contracts, probability-style prices and how NordCast applies them to Nordic public events. Learn prediction markets How to read prices Learn how NordCast market prices work, why prices are shown as probability points, and how to read Yes, No, spread, volume and price movement. Learn prediction markets Settlement rules How NordCast uses official sources, deadlines, early settlement and corroborating news to resolve Nordic prediction markets clearly.

Simple product language

Use probability points, not cents, as the main mental model. A price of 58 means the market is implying about 58%. This translates better across DKK, SEK and NOK.

Why not only write explainers

Explainers help new users, but ranking comes faster when each explainer links to a live market around a searched event: election, rate decision, earnings report or sports outcome.

Live NordCast markets

Open contracts are linked here with their deadline and settlement source. Open a contract to see its current price.

Updated 27 September 2026
Sweden · Politics

Will Magdalena Andersson become Sweden's prime minister after the 2026 election?

closes 30 Sept 2026 · source: Regeringen · view current price

 Global · Formula 1

Will Kimi Antonelli win the 2026 F1 Drivers' Championship?

closes 6 Dec 2026 · source: F1 official driver standings · view current price

How to use this page

1. Read the question

A good market says exactly what must happen and by when.

2. Check the source

Official sources should settle the outcome before news commentary does.

3. Compare the price

Prices are probability-style signals, strongest when volume and activity are high.

FAQ

Are prediction markets the same as odds?

They are related, but NordCast presents market prices as probability-style signals rather than traditional bookmaker odds.

Why does NordCast use 0 to 100?

It makes market prices easier to understand across Danish, Swedish and Norwegian users.

What is the next step after reading this?

Open a live market, read the rule and check how the price has moved over time.

Keep exploring NordCast

NordCast is a Nordic-first public alpha for prediction markets. Use the country hubs, topic pages and live market cards to move from a broad question into a specific contract.

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