Prediction Markets
May 6, 2026
Kalshi Ups the Ante on Player Protections as Senators Eye New Bill
Kalshi announced that it is voluntarily implementing several measures outlined in a new player protections and marketing integrity bill. This comes amid continued criticism of the prediction markets sector. Kalshi Implements New Measures Based on Bipartisan Bill Kalshi said that its new measures come in response to a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Gillibrand and […]
Prediction Markets
May 5, 2026
Massachusetts Court Signals Support for Kalshi Betting Ban
Massachusetts’ highest court is leaning toward allowing state regulators to block sports-related trading offered by Kalshi, in a case that could reshape oversight of the fast-growing prediction markets industry. Kalshi Grilled in the Massachusetts High Court During a watched hearing, judges from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court questioned whether the company’s products differ in a […]
Legal
May 4, 2026
Kalshi Hit with Class-Action Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Leading prediction market platform Kalshi now faces another legal challenge in Massachusetts, where a bettor claims the company is operating in violation of state gambling law. The lawsuit, filed at Suffolk Superior Court, charges Kalshi with running an unlicensed sportsbook operation while presenting itself as a financial exchange. Kalshi Allegedly Lacks Critical Consumer Safeguards The […]
Prediction Markets
May 1, 2026
“Not a Sportsbook”, Still…Kalshi Ranks Among Top US Sportsbooks
As Kalshi continues not to identify as a sports wagering company, the debate over the topic continues. Recent March data from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) shows the prediction market platform is currently competing with some of the biggest names in US online betting, adding more fuel to the fire. Last month, says the boutique […]
Prediction Markets
April 23, 2026
Kalshi Bans Candidates Over Trading on Own Campaigns
The first exchange regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and dedicated to trading on the outcome of future events, Kalshi, has taken action against political candidates accused of trading on their own election prospects. The company said it identified three candidates, whom it did not officially name, who placed trades tied to their […]
Prediction Markets
April 16, 2026
Kalshi Reveals New Features to Prevent Children from Using the Platform
Speaking at the Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, DC, earlier this week, Tarek Mansour – co-founder and CEO of the prediction market firm Kalshi – said the company is introducing new measures to prevent minors from accessing its platform. Parents will have the ability to verify whether their personal information is being used by […]
Prediction Markets
April 16, 2026
Kalshi Expands into Commodities with New Trading Hub
Prediction market operator Kalshi has introduced a dedicated commodities hub, which widens its presence in global resource markets in a major way. This also positions the company to take advantage of heightened volatility across energy, metals, and agriculture. New Kalshi Hub Opens Access to Energy, Metals, and Crops The launched section brings together a broader […]
Prediction Markets
April 15, 2026
Ohio’s Gaming Watchdog to Fine Kalshi $5M
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has issued a fine against Kalshi, a prediction market company, which will now have to pay $5 million over what the watchdog alleges are breaches of the state’s gaming law. Kalshi Faces Regulatory Pushback from Ohio The enforcement notice was issued on Tuesday, April 14, against KalshiEX LLC. The regulator […]
Prediction Markets
April 15, 2026
Kalshi Clash with Montana Intensifies over Market Rules
A growing legal fight between prediction market operator Kalshi and officials in Montana is drawing fresh attention to how these platforms should be regulated across the United States. Kalshi Seeks Court Protection in Dispute with Montana Regulators The company has launched a federal lawsuit to stop state authorities from enforcing gambling laws against its operations. […]
Prediction Markets
April 10, 2026
US District Judge Allows Arizona to Press Criminal Charges Against Kalshi
In a ruling on Wednesday, US District Judge Michael Liburdi rejected a request by prediction market operator Kalshi to prevent Arizona prosecutors from proceeding with a criminal case. Judge Liburdi also declined Kalshi’s request for a determination that federal law overrides Arizona’s gambling laws. Judge Liburdi Denies Kalshi’s Request Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’s Office has […]
