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Kansspelautoriteit joins European warning on prediction-market risks

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The Kansspelautoriteit joined regulators from eight other European countries in warning about prediction-market risks during the 2026 World Cup, according to a statement reported by France’s ANJ. The regulators cited addictive features and gaps in player safeguards, including limits on stakes and playing time and checks on users’ identities and ages.

The warning signals that regulators view prediction markets as a player-protection concern during a major sporting event.

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Kalshi records $25.3bn in parlay trading during midterm period

Kalshi recorded more than $1.1 billion in election trading during the 10 days around the US midterms, while parlays generated $25.3 billion over the same period, according to analysis of prediction-market data. Election trading accounted for 3% of platform volume; volume measures contracts exchanged, not revenue retained by the platform.

Kalshi processed more than $1.1 billion on elections during the 10 days surrounding the midterms, only 3% of the platform's volume. Over the same period, Kalshi processed $25.3 billion in parlays and also $6.1 billion in non-parlay sports contracts.

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