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Meta is building Arena, a prediction market app

Meta’s Rumored Arena App Could Reshape a Fast-Growing U.S. Prediction Market

Meta is reportedly exploring a standalone prediction market app called Arena, according to a New York Times report cited by Deadspin. If the project moves forward, it could add one of the world’s largest consumer platforms to a U.S. market that is already drawing attention from regulators and existing operators.

Posted on: June 29, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

California is one of 16 states in the Pew chart on efforts to regulate prediction markets in 2026

California Included as 16 States Move to Regulate Prediction Markets in 2026

A new Pew Research Center chart shows at least 16 states have attempted to regulate prediction markets in 2026. California is among the jurisdictions tracked, underscoring how closely states are watching this gambling-adjacent market.

Posted on: June 26, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

DraftKings faces a California privacy lawsuit over user data tracking

DraftKings Faces California Privacy Lawsuit Over Website Tracking Allegations

A proposed class action in California alleges DraftKings used website tracking technology to collect visitor data without consent, raising fresh compliance questions for a major gambling operator.

Posted on: June 25, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Kalshi and Polymarket sponsored posts spread false claims about California's election results

California Prediction Markets Face Election-Integrity Scrutiny Over Sponsored Posts

Sponsored influencer posts tied to Kalshi and Polymarket are raising new election-integrity concerns in California after misleading claims about Los Angeles and statewide vote counting spread on social media.

Posted on: June 24, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

ProphetX cleared dual CFTC market registration as a DCM and DCO

ProphetX Wins CFTC Market Registration in the US Prediction Market Push

ProphetX says it has secured CFTC approval to register as both a Designated Contract Market and a Derivatives Clearing Organization, a regulatory step that could shape the next phase of sports-related prediction markets in the U.S.

Posted on: June 22, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Kalshi is accused of sharing user wagers, financial data and browsing history with Google and LinkedIn via tracking pixels embedded on its California website

Kalshi Faces California Privacy Suit Over Alleged Data Sharing With Google and LinkedIn

A new federal class action in Southern California accuses Kalshi of using tracking pixels that allegedly sent user activity, including wagering-related information, to Google and LinkedIn.

Posted on: June 22, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

As prediction markets grow, so do concerns about market integrity

The Prediction Markets Boom Comes With a Warning for California Players

Prediction markets may be overhyped and risky, raising questions for Californians about market integrity, regulation, and player protections.

Posted on: June 16, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Top 5 World Cup Mention Markets on Kalshi Generate Over $458K in Volume

Explore the top five World Cup mention markets on Kalshi, which generated more than $458,000 in trading volume.

Posted on: June 16, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Bet365 Finds a Way Into California With New Fantasy Sports Platform

Bet365 launched a free fantasy sports app, giving California sports fans a new way to engage with the brand.

Posted on: June 8, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Judge Richard Darwin blocked California's blackjack rule changes on May 21

California Court Pauses Blackjack Rule Changes, Cardrooms Prevail

A California court temporarily halted new blackjack regulations. Here's what the injunction means for you.

Posted on: June 1, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

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