Kalshi's World Cup trading boom hits record volumes amid rapid user growth
Kalshi processed $9.4 billion in World Cup trading volume in June 2026, setting records for the prediction market platform and driving broader industry growth.
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Kalshi raises $1 billion at $22 billion valuation as institutional demand accelerates
The prediction market platform closed a major funding round at a $22 billion valuation, signaling strong institutional appetite for regulated event betting plat
Investing.com · +14 outlets
Michigan gaming regulator withdraws from NCPG over Kalshi partnership concerns
The Michigan Gaming Control Board exited the National Council of Problem Gambling over disagreements regarding Kalshi's sports betting integration and regulator
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Kalshi World Cup promo codes offered by 40+ media outlets with varying bonus amounts
Kalshi distributed dozens of co-branded promo codes through sports media partners offering $10 to $20 trading bonuses for World Cup wagering.
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EU considers binary options ban that could block Kalshi and Polymarket retail access
European regulators are examining whether prediction markets fall under existing binary options restrictions, potentially forcing platforms to halt retail tradi
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World Cup drives prediction market volume to $3.9 billion amid state injunction wave
Prediction markets processed $3.9 billion in World Cup wagers while facing growing state-level regulatory injunctions.
Tech Times
NJ extends Kalshi case deadline as path to Supreme Court emerges
A New Jersey extension request in ongoing Kalshi litigation could escalate the case to the Supreme Court, potentially setting precedent for prediction market re
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World Cup drives all prediction market categories to combined record volumes
The 2026 World Cup tournament pushed overall prediction market betting to historic highs across multiple platforms and categories.
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Kalshi proposes news industry partnerships in bid to boost market credibility
Criticism emerged that Kalshi pays news outlets to cover prediction markets as analysis, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and gambling normalization
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Kalshi expands trading access to forty US states despite ongoing litigation
The platform expanded available state access while continuing to face legal challenges to its sports betting operations.
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Prediction market activity overtakes traditional sportsbooks on World Cup metrics
App data shows prediction market daily active users remain elevated post-launch, whereas traditional sportsbook DAUs peaked earlier in the World Cup.
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Mexico-England World Cup match generates $400 million in Kalshi trading volume
A single World Cup matchup between Mexico and England produced $400 million in trading activity on Kalshi.
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Polymarket upgrades invite codes for World Cup betting with $50 bonuses
Polymarket rolled out enhanced promotional codes offering up to $50 in trading bonuses for World Cup Round of 16 matches as it competes with Kalshi for volume.
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LeBron James odds shift heavily toward Cleveland Cavaliers return on Kalshi
Prediction market odds for LeBron James' next team have moved sharply in favor of a Cleveland Cavaliers return after his Lakers exit.
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Kalshi and Polymarket split market dominance by vertical, prediction markets show
Analysis reveals Kalshi dominates sports and event betting volume while Polymarket maintains edge in political prediction markets.
Coinspot.io · +14 outlets
Tradeweb Markets integrates Kalshi prediction data as institutional demand grows
Financial data provider Tradeweb launched integration with Kalshi pricing, signaling institutional adoption of prediction market analytics.
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Plus500 expands prediction market presence as World Cup breaks trading records
The trading platform Plus500 moved to capitalize on record-breaking prediction market volumes during the 2026 World Cup.
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USA favored in prediction markets ahead of Belgium Round of 16 matchup
Kalshi traders have priced the US as a betting favorite against Belgium, reflecting market expectations for the World Cup knockout stage.
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