Polymarket faces allegations of paying creators for fake betting videos, WSJ reports
The Wall Street Journal reported that Polymarket paid influencers and content creators to post deceptive videos depicting fake winning bets on dummy accounts, r
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Charles Schwab and Cboe develop S&P 500 binary options contracts as prediction markets move mainstream
Charles Schwab is partnering with Cboe to launch yes-or-no binary options on the S&P 500, bringing regulated prediction market-style contracts to retail brokera
HarianBasis.co · +14 outlets
Kalshi explores IPO path as annualized revenue tops $2 billion
Kalshi, a regulated prediction market platform, reportedly entered early IPO discussions with investment banks after reaching approximately $2 billion in annual
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Kentucky attorney general sues Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW over prediction market operations
Kentucky's attorney general filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, Polymarket, and sweepstakes firm VGW, marking state-level regulatory action against prediction marke
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Kalshi's weekly trading volume surpasses $8.5 billion amid World Cup betting surge
Kalshi reported record weekly volume exceeding $8.5 billion, driven largely by World Cup prediction markets as the platform continues to attract mainstream trad
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Nevada judge issues preliminary injunction against Polymarket operations
A Nevada judge granted a preliminary injunction against Polymarket, marking a significant regulatory enforcement action at the state level.
ktnv.com · +14 outlets
Prediction market platforms see $10.8 billion weekly volume amid World Cup and global events
Aggregate weekly trading volume across prediction market platforms reached $10.8 billion, driven by World Cup betting and other major global events.
TronWeekly · +5 outlets
Polymarket reaches $3 billion in trading volume on key World Cup outcome
Polymarket's volume on a single World Cup-related contract hit $3 billion, demonstrating the scale of event-driven trading on unregulated decentralized platform
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TechCrunch reports Polymarket paid creators for deceptive promotional videos
TechCrunch covered the Polymarket creator payment scandal, reporting on the platform's use of influencers to create fake betting victory videos.
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FanDuel Predicts expands event contracts through partnership with Crypto.com
FanDuel's Predicts platform is expanding its financial event contracts offerings through a partnership with Crypto.com, extending the reach of regulated sports
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The Verge reports Polymarket allegedly paid influencers for fake betting videos
The Verge reported on allegations that Polymarket compensated content creators to post fake videos of successful predictions.
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European nations form blockade against prediction market operations
European regulatory authorities coordinated an international enforcement action to restrict access to and operation of prediction markets in their jurisdictions
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CDC Gaming reports Polymarket deceptive creator video flooding social media
CDC Gaming reported that Polymarket has allegedly flooded social media with deceptive videos produced by paid creators, raising concerns about market manipulati
CDC Gaming
Nevada gaming regulators escalate enforcement against Kalshi over court order compliance
Nevada gaming regulators moved to punish Kalshi for disputes over compliance with court orders, indicating ongoing state-level regulatory friction.
ktnv.com · +14 outlets
World Cup prediction markets drive surge in mainstream interest across platforms
The 2026 World Cup has become a major driver of prediction market volume and user acquisition, with both Kalshi and Polymarket publishing live odds and attracti
grafa.com · +11 outlets
Gaming groups petition Congress to exclude sports betting from prediction markets
Gaming industry organizations asked Congress to keep sports outcomes out of prediction markets, citing concerns about overlapping regulatory jurisdictions and m
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Wealthsimple and Kalshi launch Predict app for Canadian prediction market traders
Wealthsimple partnered with Kalshi to offer a prediction market app to Canadian investors, expanding access to regulated event contracts in a new geography.
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US House proposes bill banning lawmakers from wagering on prediction markets
A U.S. House bill seeks to prohibit members of Congress and other federal officials from trading on prediction markets, addressing conflicts of interest concern
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