Are Sports Prediction Markets Legal? The State-by-State Map in 2026
Sports prediction markets operate nationwide under federal oversight, but 17 states are actively contesting them in court. A clear map of where access stands in 2026 and what could resolve the dispute....
Insider Trading on Prediction Markets: The 2026 Reckoning
Platforms flagged over 100 potential insider trading cases in 2026 while regulators brought three actions. Why the problem is partly structural — and what it means for how markets are designed....
Will the Polymarket–Kalshi Duopoly Break in 2026?
Last updated: July 2026 · 8 min read Two companies almost no one had heard of five years ago now define an entire category. In 2026, Kalshi and Polymarket sit at the center of prediction markets, reportedly valued at roughly $22 billion and $15 billion, and together accounting for...
Why Focused, Niche Prediction Markets Could Beat the Giants
Last updated: July 2026 · 7 min read The biggest prediction-market platforms compete to price everything at once — elections, interest rates, sports finals, awards shows, even the weather. Breadth like that grabs headlines. But it also creates an opening. When a platform tries to cover the entire world,...
Beyond Polymarket and Kalshi: The UX Problems the Next Platform Must Fix
Last updated: July 2026 · 7 min read Polymarket and Kalshi proved that prediction markets can reach a large audience. What they have not yet done is make the experience feel effortless. Their products were shaped by and for early adopters — people comfortable with wallets, order books, and...