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Prediction Markets
April 22, 2026
Illinois Tightens Ethics Rules on Prediction Markets
Illinois has moved to reinforce ethical standards across state government, with Governor JB Pritzker introducing new restrictions aimed at curbing potential abuses tied to the fast-growing prediction market industry. New Order Bars State Workers from Betting with Inside Information The measure, enacted through an executive order on April 21, expands existing rules by explicitly banning […]
Prediction Markets
April 21, 2026
Massachusetts Authorities Concerned About Minors Interacting with Prediction Markets
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission fears that prediction markets are offering trading products to players younger than 21. State gambling authorities have long insisted that prediction markets offer what is essentially sports betting, even to players too young to gamble. Prediction Markets Allow Younger Players to Trade Event Contracts Jordan Maynard, chair of the Massachusetts Gaming […]
Prediction Markets
April 17, 2026
Fanatics Introduces Combos to Its Prediction Markets Offerings
Fanatics Markets has introduced Combos – a new way for users to trade on its prediction markets platform – enabling customers to bundle multiple individual predictions into one contract. Fanatics Markets Announces the New Combos Feature According to Fanatics Markets, the feature is already live across baseball, boxing, football, hockey, MMA, basketball, soccer, and tennis, […]
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
CFTC Unveils New Details on Innovation Task Force
New details are emerging about the structure and direction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)’s Innovation Task Force. The group could play a central role in redefining how the United States manages constant shifts in financial markets. By uniting experts with diverse expertise, the CFTC aims to anticipate potential regulatory challenges. The Task Force […]
Sports
April 15, 2026
DAZN & ADI Predictstreet Announce Tie-Up Ahead of FIFA World Cup
Sports entertainment giant DAZN unveiled a new partnership with ADI Predictstreet, an up-and-coming prediction market platform. This tie-up comes just in time for the FIFA World Cup and will enhance the DAZN experience by embedding sports predictions into sports streams. DAZN Integrates ADI Predictstreet into Its Platform Per the agreement, ADI Predictstreet will become DAZN’s […]
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 […]
Business
April 15, 2026
BetMGM Has Hard Spell in Q1, Blasts Prediction Markets
BetMGM has had a difficult quarter, which is bad news, as Q1 is usually packed with some of the most worthwhile sports betting events, whether the Super Bowl, the NBA Playoffs, or March Madness, all of which generate billions in handle across the nation. BetMGM Recalibrates Expectations Following a Harder-than-Expected Q1 However, BetMGM has scaled […]
Prediction Markets
April 15, 2026
High Roller Enters US Prediction Market with Crypto.com Deal
High Roller Technologies has taken a major step beyond online casino gaming by securing a partnership with Crypto.com to roll out event-based prediction markets in the United States. The agreement signals the company’s entry into a rapidly expanding segment that blends financial trading with real-world event forecasting. High Roller Moves Beyond Casinos with $1T Predictions […]