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NCAA raises concerns over college football prediction markets

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The NCAA said it was concerned about prediction markets involving college football, citing risks to competition integrity and student-athlete safety. Robinhood said its event contracts were offered through a federally registered and regulated futures commission merchant, while Kalshi had launched college markets. Robinhood’s spokesperson said the platform would initially offer match-winner and futures markets only.

Concerns about integrity and student-athlete safety may shape the availability and scope of college football prediction markets.

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