Markets18 stories ›
CFTC Warns Prediction Markets Against Displaying American-Style Casino Odds
The CFTC issued a letter telling Kalshi, Polymarket and other platforms that displaying event contract prices as moneyline or American odds violates derivatives
Bloomberg.com · +15 outlets
New York Sues Kalshi Alleging It Operates as Unlicensed Gambling
New York filed a lawsuit against Kalshi claiming its prediction market products constitute illegal gambling under state law, as the platform expands nationally.
Mashable · +14 outlets
Kalshi Cracks Down on Insider Trading as Trump Family Eyes Prediction Market Presence
Kalshi implements new insider trading policies ahead of potential increased involvement by the Trump family in the prediction market space.
Fortune · +14 outlets
US Senators Call for Crackdown on Prediction Market Wildfire Bets
Senators warn that prediction markets offering bets on wildfire activity could incentivize arson and demand regulatory action.
TheLines.com · +12 outlets
DraftKings CEO Challenges Prediction Market Rivals, Downplays Cannibalization
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins called prediction markets 'peer-to-Wall Street' during Q2 earnings, arguing they complement rather than cannibalize sportsbook reven
SCCG Management · +6 outlets
Genius Sports Now Settles Contracts for Both Kalshi and Polymarket
Genius Sports signed official data agreements with Kalshi and Polymarket to provide settlement data for sports event contracts, and Polymarket added live sports
Cryptonews.net · +14 outlets
Polymarket18 stories ›
Polymarket replaces snapshot settlement after $8.2M manipulation study
Polymarket changed its settlement mechanism following a study that documented an $8.2M manipulation of bets via a 5-second Binance move, including what it calle
CryptoDaily · +3 outlets
CFTC orders Kalshi and Polymarket to drop sportsbook-style betting odds
The CFTC ordered both Kalshi and Polymarket to remove American-style gambling odds, escalating the regulator's fight over prediction markets behaving like sport
Startup Fortune · +14 outlets
Polymarket seeks $400M raise at $15B valuation
Polymarket is reportedly seeking a $400M funding round at a $15B valuation as prediction markets expand into sports.
CoinMarketCap · +9 outlets
Kalshi seeks $40B valuation, widening lead over Polymarket
Kalshi is reportedly seeking a $40B valuation, signalling it has overtaken Polymarket in market positioning despite Polymarket's own large raise.
CoinMarketCap · +6 outlets
Kalshi cracks down on insider trading as Trump family looks to increase prediction market presence
Kalshi is tightening its insider trading rules with the Trump family reportedly seeking a larger presence in the prediction market space.
Fortune · +14 outlets
Genius Sports settles contracts for both Kalshi and Polymarket via official data deals
Genius Sports struck official data deals to settle contracts for both Kalshi and Polymarket, and Polymarket added live sports streaming through the arrangement.
Bitcoin News · +14 outlets
Kalshi18 stories ›
Federal judge allows Utah to enforce anti-gambling laws against Kalshi sports prediction markets
A federal judge ruled Utah can enforce its anti-gambling laws against Kalshi's sports prediction contracts, a significant legal setback for the platform.
The Hill · +15 outlets
New York Attorney General sues Kalshi; company's chief counsel defends platform
New York's lawsuit against Kalshi has taken on a partisan edge, with the company's chief counsel defending the platform as legal under federal law.
inc.com · +14 outlets
Kalshi Defends Plan to Allow Bets on Cancer Patients' Medical Futures
Kalshi faces backlash for prediction markets tied to individual medical outcomes, including a Guardian op-ed from a father whose son has cancer.
Futurism · +2 outlets
Genius Sports partners with Kalshi and Polymarket for official sports data and prediction markets
Genius Sports is expanding into prediction markets through data and streaming deals with Kalshi and Polymarket, signaling growing institutional interest.
iGaming Business · +14 outlets
Polymarket valuation talks top $20 billion as platform seeks new funding
Polymarket is reportedly seeking a new funding round that could value the prediction market platform at over $20 billion.
Bettors Insider · +14 outlets
Kalshi traders see 66.9% chance S&P 500 hits 8,000 this year
Prediction market odds on Kalshi indicate a strong probability the S&P 500 will reach 8,000 in 2026.
bloomingbit · +1 outlets
Politics18 stories ›
New York sues Kalshi after exchange loses key ruling in prediction market fight
New York has sued Kalshi following a court ruling against the prediction market exchange in an ongoing regulatory dispute.
AMBCrypto · +14 outlets
Polymarket targets $1B raise at $20B valuation
Reports indicate Polymarket is seeking a $1 billion funding round at a $20 billion valuation, a significant mark for the private prediction market.
Yellow.com · +14 outlets
El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary, prediction markets still favor him in November
Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, and prediction markets continue to favor him over Republican Mike Rogers in the general election.
Federal News Network · +14 outlets
Texas lawmakers examine whether prediction markets could affect elections
Texas state lawmakers are looking into the potential impact of prediction markets on elections amid growing trading activity.
KXAN Austin · +14 outlets
Polls and prediction markets weigh 2026 midterm control of Congress
Polls and prediction markets are being tracked to assess which party will control Congress after the 2026 midterms, with recent analysis pointing to a narrow Re
The Times · +14 outlets
Connecticut primaries draw more than $100K in election bets
More than $100,000 has been wagered on Connecticut's primary elections through prediction markets, according to reporting.
CT Mirror · +2 outlets
Platforms18 stories ›
Robinhood Q2 earnings: prediction markets revenue surpasses stock trading, shares edge higher
Robinhood posted a record quarter driven by prediction markets, offsetting a crypto slump, as prediction market revenue surpassed stock trading revenue for the
AOL.com · +14 outlets
Federal judge rules Utah can enforce anti-gambling laws against Kalshi sports contracts
A federal judge ruled that Utah's anti-gambling laws apply to Kalshi's sports event contracts, rejecting the exchange's argument that they are financial product
Bettors Insider · +14 outlets
IG Group to buy prediction markets operator Underdog for up to $1.3 billion
IG Group, a UK-based trading platform, is acquiring Underdog, a prediction markets operator, in a deal valued at up to $1.3 billion, signaling major institution
Bettors Insider · +14 outlets
Polymarket targets $20 billion valuation
Polymarket is reportedly pursuing a valuation of $20 billion, reflecting explosive growth in prediction market volumes.
Blockster · +14 outlets
Novig launches CFTC-regulated sports prediction market in 47 states
Novig has launched a federally regulated sports prediction market platform in 47 states via the Ludlow Exchange, one of the widest regulatory footprints for the
SportsHandle · +14 outlets
Genius Sports signs Kalshi data deal a day after Polymarket partnership
Genius Sports, the official data distributor for major sports leagues, signed a deal with Kalshi one day after announcing a similar agreement with Polymarket, e
Legal Sports Betting · +14 outlets
Regulation18 stories ›
New York Sues Kalshi Seeking Shutdown and Up to $36 Billion in Penalties
New York state alleges Kalshi operates an illegal gambling operation, seeking billions in penalties, while a court rejected the CFTC's bid to halt the state cas
Rockland County Business Journal · +14 outlets
Federal Judge Rules Utah Can Enforce Gambling Laws Against Kalshi, Rejecting Injunction Bid
A federal judge denied Kalshi's request for a preliminary injunction, allowing Utah to enforce its anti-gambling laws against the prediction market's sports eve
Focus Gaming News · +14 outlets
Senators Urge CFTC to Crack Down on Prediction Markets Over Wildfire Bets
A bipartisan group of senators presses the CFTC to block prediction markets on wildfires, warning they could incentivize arson amid record Oregon burns.
NewsGram · +14 outlets
Novig Launches CFTC-Regulated Sports Prediction Market in 47 States, Then Sues New York
Novig debuted a federally regulated sports-event contracts market across most of the U.S. and immediately filed a federal suit against New York over state-level
Sports Betting Dime · +10 outlets
Tribal Leaders Warn Senate That Prediction Markets Threaten Gaming Revenue
At a Senate Indian Affairs roundtable, tribal gaming regulators urged Congress to add prediction market provisions to the Clarity Act, citing revenue and sovere
Holland & Knight · +14 outlets
Kalshi Appeals Utah Ruling, Challenges Iowa Enforcement
Kalshi separately asks courts to block Iowa's gambling law enforcement and files appeal in the Utah case, advancing alternative legal arguments under the Commod
ReadWrite · +7 outlets