Prediction Platforms Turn Fan Passion into Tradeable Stakes
New celebrity deals and sports tie-ins are pushing prediction markets into mainstream entertainment while reshaping their revenue model.
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Sixth Circuit blocks Kalshi’s nationwide sports contracts, mandating state-by-state bans
A federal appellate panel ruled that Kalshi must prevent users in Ohio and Tennessee from accessing its sports contracts, reinforcing state gambling authority.
Federal vs. State Authority Clash Over Kalshi’s Sports Prediction Contracts
A federal appeals court ruled that Ohio and Tennessee can regulate Kalshi’s sports-event contracts, intensifying the legal battle over prediction markets.
Sixth Circuit rules Kalshi’s sports contracts fall under state gambling law, not CFTC jurisdiction
A federal appeals court determined that Kalshi’s sports-related prediction contracts are not swaps, placing them under state gaming regulations.
CFTC staff urges tighter safeguards for political speech prediction contracts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission highlighted manipulation risks in speech-based prediction markets and asked exchanges to detail their controls.
New York Attorney General Targets Polymarket Over Sports-Betting Contracts
New York has filed a lawsuit accusing Polymarket of running illegal gambling activities through its sports-related prediction contracts.
New York Attorney General targets Polymarket with unlicensed gambling lawsuit
New York has filed a lawsuit against Polymarket, alleging the prediction-market platform operates without a state gaming license and seeking triple damages…
New York Attorney General sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling activities
New York officials have filed a lawsuit against Polymarket, claiming the prediction platform operates without a state gambling license.
New York Attorney General sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling operation
New York officials allege the crypto prediction platform ran an unlicensed gambling business and seek penalties and forfeiture.