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Happy Wednesday, Future Party. 7-Eleven is getting into the K-drama business. Yes, that 7-Eleven. The convenience store chain recently launched A Convenient Love, a seven-episode miniseries following two classmates who keep crossing paths at their local 7-Eleven. Not exactly what you’d expect from the Slurpee people, but a welcome surprise nonetheless.

Prediction markets are booming, with platforms now leaning heavily into culture and entertainment, per Bloomberg.

The Big Bets: This year, platforms like Kalshi have seen a major increase in entertainment trading. Instead of just betting on sports or crypto, people are betting on reality show winners, video game release dates, and even Rotten Tomatoes scores.

Why It Hits: Entertainment is becoming big business for prediction markets, with reality TV emerging as an especially popular category.

Final Bets: Of course, betting on entertainment comes with its own risks — especially when someone already knows how the story ends. In February 2026, Kalshi fined and suspended a MrBeast video editor after finding that he used insider knowledge to bet on the YouTuber’s videos. Reality TV presents a similar challenge, as leaked eliminations or behind-the-scenes information could give certain bettors an unfair advantage.

Prediction: As entertainment betting takes off, reality TV may need to adapt. That could mean more live broadcasts, tighter production security, and greater efforts to keep spoilers from becoming someone else’s payday.

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Gen Z is trading entry-level jobs for entrepreneurship, with more young people starting their own businesses, according to WSJ.

The Big Business: As AI reshapes the job market, more young Americans are exploring entrepreneurship as an alternative to the traditional career ladder. With AI tools making it easier and cheaper to launch a business, becoming your own boss is looking more appealing than ever.

Behind the Venture: Gen Z is putting its entrepreneurial ambitions into action, with a little help from AI.

Final Enterprise: Sheena Jindal, a Gen Z founder and founder of VC firm Sugar Free Capital, says she’s seen cases where raising $2 million is easier than landing an entry-level job. And there’s plenty of startup activity to back that up. According to the PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor, there were roughly 8,625 first-time financing deals in the US through the third quarter of 2026.

The Future of Work: As Gen Z continues down the path of entrepreneurship, a boom in startups run by young founders could be on the horizon. Meanwhile, as AI takes on more entry-level tasks, traditional career opportunities may become harder to find — making entrepreneurship an increasingly attractive alternative for 20-somethings.

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27.6% of you voted 1 to 5 years ago in yesterday’s poll: When was the last time you saw a play?

“Julius Caesar at a great outdoor venue in the Baltimore area, and a high school production of Little Women.”

“One of my main joys in retirement is having the time (and money) to subscribe to multiple theater companies. My last play outing was to see a touring production of Oh, Mary! in San Diego.”

“My family and I try to see at least one play a year! We’ve been to see Wicked three times!”

“There is something about the atmosphere of a playhouse, whether you’re on Broadway or seeing a small production in a town hall. The music, the people, the set, and the actors all make it a special experience for those who attend.”

“By the end of this year, I will have seen 100+ plays. In the age of AI, theatre is something I’m trying to support whenever I can.”

“There is nothing like live theater.”

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