Sports
October 28, 2025
Polymarket Plans POLY Token and Airdrop for US Return
Polymarket is preparing for a big return with bells and whistles to the American market, and, as confirmed by the prediction market platform itself, a key part of that plan will be the launch of its own cryptocurrency, likely called POLY. A Big Splash Ahead The details regarding the mechanics, allocation, and blockchain for the […]
Sports
October 23, 2025
NHL Partners with Polymarket and Kalshi on New Deals
It’s official: the National Hockey League (NHL) has branded Polymarket and Kalshi as its official prediction market partners. The move signals the league’s first official partnerships with these types of platforms in the United States. Branding and On-Screen Exposure The newly inked multiyear deals will enable the two companies to gain access to the NHL’s […]
Poker
October 16, 2025
Last Minute Bet on Polymarket Raises Suspicions of Insider Trading
Possible leaks of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship might have been influenced by a Polymarket prediction on the identity of the winner. The odds of winning one specific contestant have skyrocketed after the supposed leak of information. The reality show National Heads-Up Poker Championship has been pre-recorded, while a non-disclosure agreement protects the identity of […]
Sports
October 8, 2025
Kalshi Sues Ohio Regulators Over Limits on Prediction Market Activities
Kalshi, an online prediction market, has taken legal action in a federal court against the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the state Attorney General. The lawsuit claims that Ohio authorities have overstepped their authority by restricting Kalshi’s ability to sell “event contracts” connected to sports results. Ohio’s Crackdown on Kalshi Sparks Federal Lawsuit Over State […]
Business
October 7, 2025
NYSE Owner ICE Invests $2B in Polymarket
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, has unveiled a huge investment in prediction market platform Polymarket. This comes as the platform prepares to return to the US and capitalize on emerging opportunities in this lucrative market. ICE Makes an Unprecedented Investment ICE, which is a Fortune 500 company that owns […]
Business
October 3, 2025
Polymarket Set for US Relaunch After Regulatory Clearance
Prediction platform Polymarket is preparing to reopen in the USA nearly four years after regulators forced it to suspend its operations in the country. Documents filed in September and statements from company officials suggest that the relaunch could be imminent. This move will likely serve as a test for the broader prediction sector as it […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
Colombian Gambling Authority Makes ISPs Block Polymarket
Colombia’s gambling authority, Coljuegos, has requested that internet service providers block access to the prediction market platform Polymarket, citing unauthorized betting activities related to electoral events. Coljuegos Makes ISPs Block Polymarket The agency asserts that Polymarket’s political prediction markets violate existing regulations and accuses the platform of conducting unauthorized financial activities, including cryptocurrency-based betting, which […]
Sports
September 26, 2025
South Park’s Latest Episode Takes a Swipe at Prediction Market Apps
The show “South Park” has, for as long as it’s been around, parodied many of the big cultural and societal trends in the US. Currently, the show is in season 27, and in episode five, which aired this week, the main focus was on prediction apps. In the episode, the kids at South Park Elementary […]
Industry
September 15, 2025
Rumors Say Polymarket Considers $9B Valuation While Kalshi Targets $5B
Polymarket and Kalshi, two leading platforms in the prediction market space, are reportedly pursuing new funding rounds at valuations of $9 billion and $5 billion, respectively, marking a huge growth compared to just relatively recently. Polymarket and Kalshi Eye Multi-Billion-Dollar Valuations According to The Information, Polymarket has received offers valuing the company as high as […]
Business
September 4, 2025
Polymarket Cleared to Relaunch US Prediction Market
Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, is making its way back to the US after more than three years on the sidelines. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) gave the green light on Wednesday, as announced by chief executive Shayne Coplan, clearing its path for relaunch after fixing a series of past regulatory hurdles. […]
