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Wisconsin Sues 5 Prediction Markets, Alleging Illegal Sports Betting
Legal // April 24, 2026

Wisconsin sued five prediction market platforms and their affiliates Thursday (April 23), alleging that they operate illegal sports betting operations in the state. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Prediction Markets
Legal // April 21, 2026

New York sued Coinbase and Gemini Titan Tuesday (April 21), alleging that the companies’ prediction market platforms are illegal, unlicensed gambling operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Supreme Court Might Decide Future of Kalshi Sport Event Contracts
Legal // April 20, 2026

Kalshi’s battle with state governments over its sports-related event contracts may be headed for the Supreme Court, Fortune reported Monday (April 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Polymarket Targets $15 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
Investments // April 20, 2026

Predictions site Polymarket is reportedly in discussions to raise $400 million in new funding. 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...

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
Most Polymarket Users Lose Money as Top Accounts Win Big

April 28, 2026
Among traders on Polymarket’s prediction market platform, there are almost twice as many who have lost at least $1,000 as there are who have made that much, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (April 28). 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 […]

Wisconsin Sues 5 Prediction Markets, Alleging Illegal Sports Betting

April 24, 2026
Wisconsin sued five prediction market platforms and their affiliates Thursday (April 23), alleging that they operate illegal sports betting operations in the state. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Prediction Markets

April 21, 2026
New York sued Coinbase and Gemini Titan Tuesday (April 21), alleging that the companies’ prediction market platforms are illegal, unlicensed gambling operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Supreme Court Might Decide Future of Kalshi Sport Event Contracts

April 20, 2026
Kalshi’s battle with state governments over its sports-related event contracts may be headed for the Supreme Court, Fortune reported Monday (April 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...