Prediction market donations pour millions into state and federal races
Industry spending on politics is drawing scrutiny, including a former Kalshi critic now lobbying for it.
Arizona Daily Sun · +14 outlets
Kalshi warns state oversight fight could push US prediction markets offshore
The exchange's CEO argues state-by-state enforcement would drive the industry out of the US.
Bonus.com · +14 outlets
Kalshi says state oversight fight could push U.S. prediction markets offshore
The warning comes as multiple states escalate enforcement threats against the exchange's sports contracts.
Bonus.com · +14 outlets
Taiwan blocks Coinbase and Kalshi ahead of Nov. 28 vote
The move extends prediction market restrictions beyond US and Canadian regulators into Asian markets.
https://tech-insider.org/ · +14 outlets
Taiwan blocks Coinbase and Kalshi access weeks before Nov 28 local elections over suspected election betting
Taiwanese authorities restricted access to Coinbase and Kalshi ahead of local elections, a test of how offshore prediction venues are treated in jurisdictions t
Cryptonews.net · +14 outlets
Kalshi departure market prices odds Trump leaves office
A Kalshi contract on whether Trump leaves the presidency is drawing trading interest amid a broader expansion of political event markets.
Covers.com · +14 outlets
CFTC proposes treating prediction markets separately from sportsbook and casino bets
New swap definitions are the agency's latest courtroom play as New Jersey presses its Kalshi appeal.
PlayPennsylvania · +14 outlets
Status of Kalshi and Polymarket legality reviewed across all 50 states
A state-by-state rundown as the legal map for sports prediction markets keeps shifting through litigation and legislation.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Nevada regulator calls prediction markets 'criminal' and challenges CFTC on contract rules
Nevada's gaming control board is pushing back on federal preemption claims as it weighs a licensing challenge to Kalshi.
Focus Gaming News · +14 outlets
Poll finds about 60% of Americans oppose betting on elections as New Jersey battles Kalshi
Survey results published as state regulators and Kalshi contest whether event contracts on elections should be treated as gambling.
PlayNJ · +13 outlets
Taiwan targets Coinbase and Kalshi over suspected election gambling
The inquiry extends regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets beyond U.S. state and federal authorities.
Analytics Insight · +13 outlets
Kalshi suspends 3 congressional candidates for betting on their own races
Kalshi is also rolling out new security measures to combat insider trading, and former Rep. George Santos is separately under investigation for alleged insider
New York Post · +12 outlets
Ohio wins prediction market lawsuit as Kalshi files for rehearing
Platforms are continuing to operate despite Ohio's legal threats, and a senator is seeking new regulation after the Sixth Circuit ruling.
NBC4 WCMH-TV · +12 outlets
NFL prediction market guide covers Kalshi, Polymarket and others for the 2026 season
Sports media continues to build out explainer coverage as prediction markets move into mainstream NFL audiences.
CBS Sports · +11 outlets
CFTC seeks prediction market clarity as New Jersey presses Kalshi appeal
The federal regulator is weighing rulemaking that could settle jurisdiction questions while states continue litigating against Kalshi.
PlayNJ · +10 outlets
Ohio wins ruling in prediction market lawsuit; Kalshi seeks rehearing
The state court outcome shapes Ohio's effort to restrict event contracts within its borders and could influence other states' fights with Kalshi.
NBC4 WCMH-TV · +9 outlets
Kalshi donates $5,000 to Idaho AG Raul Labrador amid betting fight
The donation drew notice as the attorney general weighs enforcement against prediction market operators.
Bonus.com · +6 outlets
Midterm election betting tops $750M on Kalshi and Polymarket
Volume on 2026 US midterm races approaches $1 billion, with markets also pricing specific House and Senate contests and the Los Angeles mayoral race.
RG.org · +6 outlets