
Prediction market lawsuits move ahead in four states
Prediction market lawsuits are moving ahead in four US states as regulators, tribes and federal agencies fight over sports contracts
15 June 2026

Prediction market lawsuits are moving ahead in four US states as regulators, tribes and federal agencies fight over sports contracts

LIGA MX has signed a US sponsorship deal with Polymarket, naming it the league’s exclusive prediction market partner

WagerWire has received approval in principle to launch a prediction market operation in Gibraltar

Kalshi is seeking talks with Brazilian regulators to reverse a block on prediction market platforms

UNITE HERE is urging Congress to ban prediction markets from offering sports betting and casino-style

Kalshi has been referred to regulators after declining to participate in an advertising inquiry

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has laid out a new draft of rules to regulate the rapidly growing industry as the agency aims to fortify federal oversight in the midst of heavy opposition and legal action from state governments.

Prediction markets are attracting more attention ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Norway is considering tighter oversight of prediction markets as regulatory concerns continue to grow

Prediction market company Kalshi will start requesting information from employers in instances where high-risk markets are in play as it strengthens its efforts to stop insider trading and manipulation on the platform. The sector is facing increased scrutiny over insider trading risks following several high-profile cases involving trades allegedly based on nonpublic information.