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Sinner Surges to 49% as Djokovic Battles Fatigue in US Open Opener

What’s Happening
Jannik Sinner leads at 49%, ahead of Carlos Alcaraz at 33% and Novak Djokovic at just 6%. Djokovic opened his campaign with a straight-sets win over teenager Learner Tien, but Sky Sports reported he “struggled a lot to stay in long exchanges” and needed treatment for blisters.

📈 Market Snapshot

  • Jannik Sinner: 49%, trading at Yes 49¢ / No 52¢. He has climbed steadily since July, peaking near 50%.

  • Carlos Alcaraz: 33% (▲2), Yes 33¢ / No 68¢. His line dipped briefly this month.

  • Novak Djokovic: 6% (▼2), Yes 6¢ / No 95¢. Despite a 91st career US Open win, his price reflects fading trader confidence.

  • Market volume: $2.5M+ traded.

🔍 Why It Matters
Djokovic is chasing a record-breaking 25th Slam, but both Sky Sports and The Athletic noted his fatigue, foot issues, and lack of match play since losing to Sinner at Wimbledon. Meanwhile, Sinner and Alcaraz represent the dominant new era, with traders clearly pricing them as frontrunners. Jakub Mensik, who beat Djokovic in Miami earlier this year, also advanced, highlighting further depth in the field.

⏭️ What to Watch Next

  • If Djokovic’s physical concerns worsen in the next rounds, his 6% line could sink further.

  • If Sinner consolidates with a dominant second-round showing, his odds may break through 50% for the first time.

💡 Trader Takeaway
At 49%, Sinner is priced as the man to beat, while Djokovic’s 6% reflects real skepticism despite his historic record. The market is signaling a generational handoff unless the veteran steadies quickly.

🏆 Today’s Games

MLB Games: 13 - First Game @ 6:35 pm ET

WNBA Games: 2 - First Game @ 7 pm ET

Context
The Padres (74-57) visit the Mariners (70-61) in a tightly lined interleague matchup, with Seattle favored at –132 largely on home-field edge. San Diego is coming off an 8-2 loss to the Dodgers, while Seattle rides the momentum of an 11-4 win over Oakland.

Notable
JP Sears (8-10, 4.94 ERA) gets the ball for San Diego but carries an 0-5 mark in his last five starts vs. Seattle, while Bryce Miller (2-5, 5.87 ERA) looks to steady himself for the Mariners in just his second career start against the Padres. Manny Machado (21 HR, 32 doubles) remains San Diego’s offensive anchor, while Cal Raleigh’s 47 homers and 102 RBIs power Seattle’s lineup.

Lean
Both starters have been shaky, but the Padres’ bullpen has been the league’s best (.211 opponent average), giving them a late-game edge. With pitcher-friendly T-Mobile Park and contrasting betting trends, the under feels strongest, though San Diego’s relief corps tilts this matchup toward a potential Padres road upset.

🏀 Featured Game

Context
The Las Vegas Aces storm into Chicago on a 10-game winning streak that’s lifted them to third in the WNBA at 24-14. Behind A’ja Wilson’s MVP-level surge—270 points and 131 rebounds over the streak—the Aces are averaging 88.6 points on 46.4% shooting while holding foes to just 78.2.

Notable
Monday marks the first of three meetings and features a marquee showdown inside: Wilson vs. Angel Reese. The rookie leads the league with 12.2 boards per game, but Chicago has dropped 14 of its last 16 while battling injuries, though surprise wins over New York and Minnesota prove they’re capable of shocks.

Lean
With Wilson in dominant form and ESPN projecting a 71.2% win probability, Las Vegas looks primed to extend its streak, though Reese’s rebounding grit gives the Sky a puncher’s chance at home.

California Redistricting Odds Surge to 78% Amid Newsom’s Ballot Push

What’s Happening
California leads with 78% odds, boosted by Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of legislation that sets a Nov. 4 special election for voters to approve a new congressional map. This comes after Texas Republicans, at Donald Trump’s urging, passed their own redistricting plan designed to secure five additional GOP seats.

📈 Market Snapshot

  • California: 78% (▼2) — line has steadily climbed since Aug. 10, hitting highs above 75%.

  • South Carolina: 25% (flat) — odds rose mid-August but have stayed around 25%.

  • Louisiana: 24% (▼1) — odds dipped slightly, trading at Yes 27¢ / No 76¢.

  • Texas currently sits at 98%

  • Total market volume: $94,253 traded.

🔍 Why It Matters
The redistricting fight is now a coast-to-coast arms race. Trump pressed Texas lawmakers to “please pass this map ASAP” on Truth Social, and Republicans obliged with an 88–52 House vote. Democrats countered immediately: Newsom’s California package could net them five seats, with backing from Barack Obama, who called it necessary to “stave off” GOP gains. With Republicans holding a razor-thin 219–212 House majority, even a few seat shifts could decide control of Congress.

⏭️ What to Watch Next

  • If GOP-led states like Indiana, Missouri, or Florida advance redistricting this fall, watch for new market entrants.

💡 Trader Takeaway
At 78%, California is priced as the clear favorite to move first — but with Trump-aligned states still circling, traders should keep an eye on sudden odds spikes in the Midwest and South.

Cracker Barrel CEO Odds Jump 7 Points After Logo Backlash and $250M Stock Drop

What’s Happening
As of now, “Yes” trades at 27%, up 7 points in the last 24 hours. The spike follows Cracker Barrel’s widely criticized rebrand, including a logo overhaul that removed the company’s longstanding “Uncle Herschel” imagery. The redesign triggered backlash from conservative pundits and customers — and a $250 million drop in market cap.

📈 Market Snapshot

  • 27% chance she exits in 2025, up from 20% earlier this week.

  • Odds spiked sharply after August 22, holding steady between 25–30%.

  • $19,525 in total volume traded since market opened.

  • Shares of CBRL fell over 12% on Thursday, the steepest drop since April, and have declined 34% since Masino took over last November.

🔍 Why It Matters
CEO Julie Felss Masino took over in November 2023 with a plan to modernize the Cracker Barrel brand, from menu and store design to digital platforms. But the August logo change — which ditched its signature imagery in favor of minimalist text — sparked conservative outrage, comparisons to Bud Light’s backlash, and direct shots from Steak 'n Shake. Critics say Masino “deleted the personality” of the brand, and calls for her removal have intensified on social media and in right-wing media.

⏭️ What to Watch Next

  • If Cracker Barrel’s board signals public support or begins a CEO search, odds could surge past 40%.

  • If Masino’s transformation plan shows tangible revenue gains or support from investors, the line may drop back below 20%.

💡 Trader Takeaway
At 27%, Masino is not priced for a guaranteed exit — but the backlash-fueled spike reflects real political and market heat. A boardroom move or another earnings dip could shift the line sharply.

🤩 New Markets

Worcester Mayoral Race: Joseph Petty holds an 88% probability of reelection, with challenger Khyrstian King at just 17%, signaling entrenched incumbency strength.

Trump Moscow Visit: Markets price only a 12% chance that Donald Trump visits Moscow this year, reflecting geopolitical tensions and limited diplomatic room.

Taylor Swift Documentary: Odds sit at 34%, up nearly 10 points recently, on speculation of a new documentary announcement amid her upcoming album.

Borderlands 4 Metacritic: Contracts give an 80% probability of scoring 80+, but only 43% for 85+, showing strong expectations but limited blockbuster upside.

🗣️ Kalshi User Postings

“bonzi is a fucking animal I wish I bought at 9 percent” — @Keepblicktucked420
Market: Medvedev vs Bonzi (Tennis)
Bonzi backers are celebrating a monster rally after scooping shares at single-digit odds. Some wish they had jumped in earlier, others are just happy their $9 turned into $90.

“NYC really about to elect a 33 year old man who can’t bench 135. Say it ain’t so!!” — @accar
Market: New York City Mayor Election
As Mamdani takes an early lead in pricing, detractors are critiquing everything from polling splits to his gym stats. Political analysis has officially reached the weight room.

“Chicago be happenin trump said it in press conference today lfg” — @theDUDEandhisDOG
Market: What cities will Trump send the National Guard to this year?
With odds shifting sharply after a press mention, Chicago’s now the frontrunner for federal deployment.

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