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Sports Betting Site Kalshi Seeks ‘Ambassadors’ On College Campuses

September 19, 2025

Editor’s Note: Following publication of this article, Kalshi deleted its social media post and took down a web page referenced in this article. Aside from this note, this article has not been changed following this development. The sports betting platform Kalshi said that it’s seeking “ambassadors” on U.S. college campuses. “Excited to welcome Yale, Harvard,…

News, Prediction Markets

Robinhood Launches NFL Sports Gambling, Calls It Investing

Brian Pempus

August 20, 2025

The stock and crypto gambling app Robinhood announced that it is now taking sports bets on NFL and NCAA football. On Aug. 19, 2025, Robinhood said it launched so-called “prediction markets” on pro and college football. The NFL and NCAA gambling is available through the Robinhood app. “Available through the Prediction Markets Hub, customers can…

Prediction Markets

Kalshi Allows Gambling On How Many People Will Lose Healthcare

Brian Pempus

July 2, 2025

A Kalshi healthcare betting market related to the GOP reconciliation bill has little informational value.

Advertising, Prediction Markets

Kalshi NBA Finals Billboard Ad Raises Problem Gambling Concerns

Brian Pempus

June 11, 2025

A recent Kalshi NBA advertisment has led to questions about responsible gambling. The platform Kalshi is involved in legal disputes with at least seven states over its federally-regulated event contracts. But that hasn’t stopped the wagering platform from going all in. In recent months, Kalshi launched so-called sports event contracts, where bettors can wager on sports…