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NFL restricts high-risk betting categories, including prediction markets

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The NFL has listed prohibited betting categories in a memo, including wagers on player injuries, referee decisions and individual player actions, according to the report. The league also treats the use of prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket as prohibited gambling activity; the memo is expected to have little effect on US legal sportsbooks, which rarely offer these markets.

The restrictions clarify which wager types the NFL regards as prohibited, including prediction-market activity.

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NFL confirms prediction market advertising ban and sportsbook branding restrictions

The NFL has confirmed it prohibits prediction market advertising across games, stadiums, club agreements and player endorsements. The restrictions also prohibit corporate branding by permitted sportsbook partners. DraftKings said it obtains advance clearance for every advertisement it runs during NFL broadcasts.

The NFL has confirmed that it prohibits all prediction market advertising during its games, according to emailed comments from Tim Schlittner, the league's director of communications. The prohibition also covers in-stadium signage, club sponsorships and player endorsements, the league said. It is the first time the league has stated the policy on the record.

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