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# Predict Africa (Prediction Markets)

### <mark style="color:orange;">What are prediction markets?</mark>

Predict Africa is a prediction market game. This is a type of game where people forecast the outcome of future events. You place a prediction on what you think will happen – like the winner of a soccer match or the outcome of a TV show. Simply predict "YES" or "NO" and win money if you're correct!

### <mark style="color:orange;">What can I make predictions on?</mark>

You can make predictions across a variety of fun and engaging topics, including:

* **Sport** – match winners, tournament outcomes, player performances
* **Current affairs** – non-political, everyday events and trends
* **Entertainment** – reality TV results, awards, pop culture moments
* **South Africa–focused events** – local news, culture, and happenings

Note: We do not offer any prediction markets on war-related events or political outcomes or elections

We aim to keep the platform fun, inclusive, and free from sensitive or divisive topics.

### <mark style="color:orange;">How do I win money?</mark>

You win money by making **correct predictions**.

* If your prediction is right, you receive a share of the total pool for that market
* If your prediction is wrong, you lose the amount you staked

### <mark style="color:orange;">The losing side funds the winning side</mark>

In a prediction market, there’s no “house” paying out winners. Instead, **the people who make incorrect predictions fund the winnings of those who are correct**.

#### Example:

Let’s say there’s a market:\
\&#xNAN;**“Will Team A win the match?”**

* Total pool: R1,000
* R700 is bet on **Yes (Team A wins)**
* R300 is bet on **No (Team A loses)**

#### If Team A wins:

* The **R300 from the losing side (“No”)** is distributed to the winners
* The total payout pool is R1,000
* Only the **“Yes” bettors** share it

So if you contributed 10% of the “Yes” bets, you get **10% of the total pool (R100)**.

#### Key idea:

* The losing side’s money is what creates profit for the winners
* Predict Africa simply distributes the pool, it doesn’t pay out winnings itself

### <mark style="color:orange;">Does the amount I bet impact my winnings?</mark>

Yes. Predict Africa is based on a **parimutuel system**.

* All bets go into a shared pool
* Winners split the pool proportionally based on how much they contributed
* Betting more means a **larger share of the winnings** if you’re correct

In simple terms: bigger (correct) bets = bigger rewards.