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Senate Bill Aims to Keep Prediction Markets Out of Sports
Regulation // March 23, 2026

Two U.S. senators want to curb prediction markets’ involvement in the sporting world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Polymarket Becomes Major League Baseball’s Chosen Prediction Market
Partnerships // March 19, 2026

Prediction market Polymarket has signed a new agreement with Major League Baseball (MLB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Arizona Criminal Filing Escalates States’ War on Prediction Markets
Legal // March 18, 2026

Arizona’s filing of criminal charges against Kalshi could mark a new strategy in states’ legal battles with prediction markets, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (March 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Prediction Market Kalshi Fights Arizona Criminal Charges
Legal // March 17, 2026

Prediction market Kalshi said Tuesday (March 17) that a lawsuit filed by the Arizona attorney general is meritless and that the company looks forward to fighting them in court. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
How Better Payments Became a Winning Move in Gaming

March 27, 2026
In the early days of regulated online gaming in the United States, payments were less a utility than a bottleneck. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

Experience Economy Pushes Payments to $20B Super Bowl Test

February 18, 2026
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NFL Keeps Prediction Markets Out of Super Bowl Ads as Trading Grows

February 03, 2026
For sports betting platforms, the Super Bowl is, well, their Super Bowl. When the Patriots and Seahawks take the field this Sunday (Feb. 8), they’ll be doing so with around...

Prediction Markets Become Flash Point Between Federal and State Regulators

December 11, 2025
Prediction markets, which let users bet on everything from the future price of Bitcoin to the future president of the United States, are the latest flash point between federal and...

Quick Reads
Senate Bill Aims to Keep Prediction Markets Out of Sports

March 23, 2026
Two U.S. senators want to curb prediction markets’ involvement in the sporting world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Polymarket Becomes Major League Baseball’s Chosen Prediction Market

March 19, 2026
Prediction market Polymarket has signed a new agreement with Major League Baseball (MLB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Arizona Criminal Filing Escalates States’ War on Prediction Markets

March 18, 2026
Arizona’s filing of criminal charges against Kalshi could mark a new strategy in states’ legal battles with prediction markets, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (March 18). Get the Full Story Complete the...

Prediction Market Kalshi Fights Arizona Criminal Charges

March 17, 2026
Prediction market Kalshi said Tuesday (March 17) that a lawsuit filed by the Arizona attorney general is meritless and that the company looks forward to fighting them in court. Get...