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NFL petitions Supreme Court to allow state regulation of prediction markets

The league argues prediction platforms function as sports wagering and threaten game integrity, siding with New Jersey.

Updated Oct 9, 2026 · 00:47 UTC5 reports

The short version

The NFL filed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to quickly review a federal dispute between Kalshi and New Jersey officials.[The Washington Sun]
The league argued prediction markets constitute sports gambling and should face state regulation to protect sports integrity.[Fox News]
The CFTC noted the NFL rejected an information-sharing agreement, while operators defended their federal compliance and partner leagues.[Fox News]

The NFL urged the Supreme Court to swiftly take up a case between New Jersey and Kalshi regarding prediction market oversight.[The Washington Sun]
The NFL asserted in an amicus brief that prediction markets fall under sports gambling and should be regulated by states.[Fox News]
CFTC public affairs director Brooke Nethercott stated the NFL declined an MOU aimed at sharing information to promote market integrity.[Fox News]
Kalshi cited market integrity as its top priority and highlighted existing partnerships with Major League Baseball, the NHL, and the USTA.[Fox News · The Washington Sun]
Polymarket stated it works with the CFTC, the SEC, and professional leagues toward a harmonized federal regulatory framework.[Fox News]

A CFTC source claimed NFL staff previously said they were nearing commercial partnerships with prediction market operators.[Fox News]
It is unknown whether the Supreme Court will agree to take up the dispute between Kalshi and New Jersey.[The Washington Sun]

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