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Kalshi Overtakes DraftKings and FanDuel in Download Race
Consumer Insights // February 05, 2026

Prediction market platform Kalshi’s mobile app was downloaded more times in January than sports-betting apps DraftKings Sportsbook or FanDuel Sportsbook have been downloaded in any month, Apptopia said in a Tuesday (Feb. 3) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Prediction Markets Leveraged CFTC Oversight to Go Mainstream in 2025
Markets // December 23, 2025

Who could’ve predicted the run that prediction markets have had in 2025? 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...

DraftKings Enters Prediction Markets With Rollout of App and Web Product
Mobile Applications // December 19, 2025

DraftKings entered prediction markets with the launch of DraftKings Predictions, a standalone app and web product. 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...

Prediction Markets Become Flash Point Between Federal and State Regulators
Markets // 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 state regulators. Real-money prediction markets technically like fall under the jurisdiction of the Commodities Futures...

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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 state regulators. Real-money prediction markets technically like fall under the jurisdiction of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), but a growing number of states have […]

Robinhood Sues States to Turn Sports Bets Into Wall Street Trades

August 25, 2025
The lines between the gamification of money and the monetization of gaming are increasingly blurring. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Pay by Bank Is User Experience Grand Slam for Sports Betting

February 24, 2025
When it comes to sports betting, speed isn’t just for the players on the field. It’s also a critical factor in the flow of cash, where seamless deposits, lightning-fast payouts...

MGM Resorts Expands BetMGM Gaming Brand to 29 Markets, Boosts Digital Wallet

February 13, 2024
MGM Resorts International, Las Vegas’ largest casino operator, reported record full-year and Q4 net revenue for its operations in the city on Tuesday (Feb. 13), a milestone achievement coming on...

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Kalshi Sees Record $1 Billion in Super Bowl Trade Volume 

February 10, 2026
Prediction market Kalshi recorded $1 billion-plus in trading volume on Super Bowl Sunday. 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 from PYMNTS […]

Kalshi Overtakes DraftKings and FanDuel in Download Race

February 05, 2026
Prediction market platform Kalshi’s mobile app was downloaded more times in January than sports-betting apps DraftKings Sportsbook or FanDuel Sportsbook have been downloaded in any month, Apptopia said in a Tuesday (Feb. 3) blog post. Get...

DraftKings Enters Prediction Markets With Rollout of App and Web Product

December 19, 2025
DraftKings entered prediction markets with the launch of DraftKings Predictions, a standalone app and web product. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Fanatics Enters Prediction Market Sector with Fanatics Markets Launch

December 03, 2025
Sports commerce and gaming platform Fanatics is formally entering the event-wagering sector with the launch of Fanatics Markets, a prediction market platform rolling out across 24 states this week, the...