Gambling News - '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 […]
Legal
March 30, 2026
Washington Targets Kalshi in New Gambling Lawsuit
Washington is the latest state to take legal action against Kalshi, the prediction market platform accused of running contracts that amount to illegal gambling according to state law. “Each Bet Risks Money” The lawsuit, filed on Friday, March 27, in King County Superior Court by Attorney General Nicholas W. Brown, claims the company’s operations violate […]
Prediction Markets
March 30, 2026
Texas Targets Prediction Markets Ahead of 2027 Session
Texas lawmakers are preparing to take a closer look at the rapid rise of prediction market platforms, as Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick places the issue high on the Senate’s interim agenda before the 2027 legislative session. Texas Senate to Probe Growing Influence of Prediction Markets The directive comes amid growing concern that these platforms, which […]
Prediction Markets
March 27, 2026
ARK Invest Teams Up with Kalshi to Explore New Forecasting Opportunities
A new partnership between Kalshi and ARK Invest is pushing prediction platforms toward mainstream professional investing, as firms seek better tools to predict an increasingly uncertain future. The collaboration would offer a different perspective than traditional forecasting methods, leveraging the wisdom of the crowd to gather signals that traditional models often miss. Prediction Markets Can Offer […]
Industry
March 27, 2026
Rift Between AGA and Sportsbooks Grows, as Bet365 Quits
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has been silently shedding members at a time when the trade group and the industry face pressure from all sides. The offshore gambling market is chugging along, sweepstakes casinos have taken a battering, but are holding on, and notably, the prediction market sector has surged to threaten the interests of […]