Sports
January 16, 2026
Kalshi Pushes to Dismiss Ho-Chunk Sports Betting Lawsuit
Kalshi has asked a federal judge in Wisconsin to throw out the lawsuit brought by the Ho-Chunk Nation, claiming that the tribe is looking to label its sports event contracts as sports betting, despite federal law treating them differently. Crossing the Line? In a brief filed at the start of the week, the prediction market […]
Sports
January 16, 2026
NCAA Calls for Federal Halt on College Sports Betting Markets
The NCAA has stepped up its fight against new betting platforms, asking federal regulators to stop trading linked to college sports until stricter national rules are in place. NCAA Warns Prediction Markets Endanger Student-Athletes This request, made official in a letter this week to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) head Michael S. Selig, shows increasing […]
Sports
January 15, 2026
Kalshi Onboard Pro Golfer DeChambeau as Its First Ambassador
Kalshi, an up-and-coming prediction markets operator, has formed its first professional sports agreement, onboarding the pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau as a brand ambassador. In an official statement, DeChambeau praised Kalshi for its approach to innovation, saying that it is building “something completely different.” The Two-Time Major Champion Joins One of the Top Prediction Markets On […]
Industry
January 15, 2026
Bipartisan Leaders Take the Helm at Coalition for Prediction Markets
This week, the Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM) announced that Sean Patrick Maloney, former US representative and ambassador, will become the organization’s CEO and president. Meanwhile, veteran congressman Patrick McHenry will become a senior adviser to the coalition. This new leadership team boasts significant experience that will be invaluable in guiding the future of prediction […]
Sports
January 15, 2026
AGA And IGA Ask Congress to Limit Sports Prediction Market Contracts
Two major players in the US betting world are stepping up their efforts to convince lawmakers to act. They warn that sports-themed prediction markets without proper oversight now look a lot like full-blown betting operations. Call Intensifies for Congress to Rein in Prediction Market Sports Contracts This week, the American Gaming Association (AGA) and the […]
Industry
January 14, 2026
Ukraine Block Polymarket, States It’s Considered Illegal Gambling
Ukraine’s National Commission for the Regulation of Electronic Communications has ordered domestic internet service providers to block Polymarket, stating that the platform’s services are considered illegal gambling under the country’s laws. Ukraine Blocks Polymarket According to local media, the measure was enacted under Resolution No. 695 and targets platforms considered to facilitate betting or betting-like […]
Sports
January 13, 2026
Phishing Link in Polymarket Comment Section Ends up Losing User $90,000
A fake Polymarket link misled a user who ended up losing $90,000. Clicking the link led to an X account that pretended to be the real Polymarket. The link had been placed in a Polymarket comment section; it had been one of many plastered across several places. It was presented as a way for the […]
Business
January 12, 2026
Prediction Markets in the US to Grow to $1 Trillion, Report Says
According to a report by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, a research and consulting firm based in California, prediction markets could become a $1 trillion industry in the US despite the increasing pressure from states on companies offering such products. Eilers & Krejcik Report Paints an Optimistic Picture In a report called “U.S. Prediction Markets: How Big, […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
Prediction Markets Are Missing Key Anti-Addiction Tools
DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel have all launched prediction market offerings. However, they have brought only some of the anti-addiction tools from their mobile sportsbooks, raising concerns that the companies aren’t doing enough to help prevent users from developing harmful gambling habits. Users Are Often Missing Critical Anti-Addiction Tools, Such As Hotlines Right now, users can set […]
Sports
January 12, 2026
Tennessee Escalates Clash with Prediction Markets
Tennessee authorities have intensified their campaign against sports-related prediction markets, directing Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to cut off access for state residents and unwind all sports event positions by the end of January. The orders, delivered in letters dated January 9, accuse the companies of operating wagering products without meeting the state’s licensing and consumer-protection […]
