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NBA discusses prediction-market integrity memorandum with CFTC

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league is speaking directly with the CFTC about a memorandum of understanding on prediction-market integrity. Silver said the NBA has not made deals with Kalshi or Polymarket, but is monitoring sports activity on their platforms and remains open to licensing discussions.

The discussions could shape integrity protections and any future licensing deals between the NBA and prediction-market operators.

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NBA names Kalshi and Polymarket preferred prediction market exchanges

The NBA announced agreements with Kalshi and Polymarket to establish safeguards for NBA-related prediction markets in the United States. The league also signed a memorandum of understanding with the CFTC and expanded its DraftKings agreement to cover prediction markets and nationwide promotion; the arrangements exclude the WNBA.

The National Basketball Association unveiled a set of agreements on Monday aimed at creating a broad framework for prediction markets tied to its games. That framework includes a memorandum of understanding with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Kalshi and Polymarket were named by the league as its preferred exchanges for such markets. The WNBA is not covered by the arrangement.

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