Prediction Markets news and trends

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...

Polymarket Enjoys Boom in Five-Minute Crypto Bets
Cryptocurrency // March 15, 2026

Cryptocurrency traders have reportedly made five-minute bets a big business for prediction market platform Polymarket. 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,...

CFTC Aims to Clear Path for Prediction Market Boom
Regulation // March 12, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said Thursday (March 12) that it is seeking public comment on whether it should amend or issue new regulations governing event contracts traded on prediction markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Interviews & Exclusives
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 Turn Uncertainty Into a Business Model

January 21, 2026
The information economy has found its version of a casino with prediction markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Busy Year in Big Tech Regulation May Have Been a Warm Up for 2026

January 01, 2026
A new presidential administration in the United States and a new executive commission in the European Union transformed technology regulation in 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Quick Reads
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 all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

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...

Polymarket Enjoys Boom in Five-Minute Crypto Bets

March 15, 2026
Cryptocurrency traders have reportedly made five-minute bets a big business for prediction market platform Polymarket. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...