Prediction Markets Challenge Sportsbooks Ahead of Super Bowl

As the Super Bowl approaches, Americans are preparing to wager record sums on the NFL’s championship game, with estimates topping $1.5 billion in bets. This year’s surge reflects more than fan enthusiasm. It highlights a growing contest between traditional sportsbooks and prediction markets that now allow millions of residents in states without legalized sports betting […]

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Kalshi Hires Former Biden Staffer Bivona to Lead DC Office

Posted on: January 26, 2026, 08:44h.  Last updated on: January 26, 2026, 08:45h. Prediction market operator announces opening of new Washington, DC office Former Biden staffer John Bivona will be company’s first head of government relations Bivona has nearly two decades experience as a Democrat advisor, strategist Prediction market operator Kalshi announced the opening of […]

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Prediction Markets Are Simply Casinos, Says Public Policy Expert

Posted on: January 26, 2026, 07:53h.  Last updated on: January 26, 2026, 07:53h. Kalshi, Polymarket aren’t “genuine markets,” says Better Markets director He says “prediction market” is a disingenuous label Adds CFTC is “ill-suited” to regulate prediction markets A public policy expert believes there’s no essentially no difference between prediction markets and casinos, local bookies, […]

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Nevada Ranks 42nd in US Health

Posted on: January 26, 2026, 01:32h.  Last updated on: January 26, 2026, 01:33h. UnitedHealth says Nevada isn’t a particularly healthy state Nevada was ranked the 42nd healthiest state New Hampshire is the healthiest state. Louisiana is the least healthy The UnitedHealth Foundation has released its 2025 America’s Health Rankings, and, once again, Nevada didn’t score […]

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Macau Light Rail Network Proposes Six Additional Lines

Posted on: January 26, 2026, 11:35h.  Last updated on: January 26, 2026, 11:35h. Macau is considering expanding its public rail network Demand for public transportation is increasing, as tourism expands in the enclave Macau set an annual visitation record in 2025 The Macau Light Rail is headed for its first major expansion since the public […]

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Prediction Markets in Iowa Could Soon Need State License

Posted on: January 26, 2026, 09:58h.  Last updated on: January 26, 2026, 09:58h. Legislation in Iowa seeks to force prediction markets to obtain state licenses The licenses would come with hefty costs, including an upfront $10 million fee Prediction markets say their federal regulation supersedes state laws Prediction markets are regulated by the Commodity Futures […]

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