Prediction Markets
April 3, 2026
Trump Administration Sues Three States over Attempted Prediction Markets Regulation
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against several states for trying to regulate the prediction markets sector. This action echoes CFTC chair Michael Selig’s previous claim that state regulators were overstepping. The CFTC Says State Regulators Are Overstepping Prediction markets continue to be the hottest topic among gaming industry stakeholders. This novel form of trading […]
Prediction Markets
April 3, 2026
Kalshi Names Obama Campaign Veteran as Policy Advisor
Kalshi continues to focus on the future by bringing in yet another high-profile Washington insider to assist it with paving its operations amid growing pressure and legal troubles. After tapping into former Biden-era staffer John Bivona at the end of January 2026 and naming Donald Trump Jr. as a strategic advisor in 2025, the prediction […]
Prediction Markets
April 2, 2026
CFTC Targets Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has decided to focus more on insider trading in prediction markets, with its new enforcement chief making it clear that the issue is a top priority. “We Will Aggressively Detect, and Investigate” During his speech at the New York University School of Law, David Miller, recently appointed as the […]
Prediction Markets
April 2, 2026
Iowa Senate Advances Bill to Regulate Prediction Markets
Iowa lawmakers are attempting something no other state has attempted so far – passing a bill to regulate prediction markets. This is certain to cause some turmoil among the event contracts space, since prediction market operators say that they are regulated at the federal level and that federal law precedes state gambling regulations. Prediction Markets […]
Prediction Markets
April 2, 2026
Gibraltar Opens Door to Prediction Markets with First License
Gibraltar has taken a significant step into a fast-evolving segment of the digital economy by approving its first license for a prediction markets operator. The move reflects a broader effort by the territory to expand beyond its traditional strengths in online gambling and financial services while responding to mounting economic pressures. Gibraltar Eyes Innovation with […]
Prediction Markets
April 1, 2026
Robinhood Files a Preеmptive Lawsuit in Washington
Robinhood has filed a new lawsuit in Washington, seeking protection from state agencies. This comes amid growing pressures against the divisive prediction markets sector. The Lawsuit Comes Amid a Separate Conflict Between the State and Kalshi While prediction markets claim to be platforms offering trading of event-based contracts and not gambling, regulators and tribal […]
Prediction Markets
April 1, 2026
JPMorgan Weighs Entry into Prediction Markets
Thanks to the rise of prediction markets, the idea of a Wall Street giant stepping into a space generally associated with betting companies is sounding much more plausible. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has confirmed that the bank is exploring adding prediction platforms to its list of services. However, any such move would have to […]
Prediction Markets
April 1, 2026
Prediction Markets Face Public Skepticism Despite Rising Visibility
A recent national survey adds fuel to the discussions around prediction markets. Results reveal that many Americans see platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket as a familiar form of betting in a different guise, rather than a new kind of financial tool. The findings also underlined broad skepticism, particularly when prediction markets intersect with sports. Participants […]
Prediction Markets
April 1, 2026
NFL Warns Prediction Market Platforms About Easily Manipulated Events
In an official letter, the NFL urged prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to stop offering trades on events that could be easily influenced or known ahead of time. NFL Issues Letters to Prediction Markets Operators These include things like what commentators say during broadcasts, which celebrities attend games, and outcomes tied to the […]
Prediction Markets
March 31, 2026
Kalshi Is Giving Sportsbooks a Good Run for Their Money During March Madness
An analysis by Citizens Equity Research’s Jordan Bender has suggested that Kalshi’s pricing of the “Sweet 16” and “Elite 8” games in the March Madness competition has been better than that of traditional sports betting rival DraftKings, although the bookmaker still featured the best pricing on the “First Four” games. DraftKings Holds Out at the […]
