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NewsThe GuardianMay 18, 2026United States

Kalshi Pledges $2 Million to Gambling Addiction Group

The prediction market platform Kalshi has committed $2 million to the National Council on Problem Gambling. The company is making this investment as it seeks to distinguish its trading services from traditional gambling operations.

Prediction MarketsGambling RegulationCorporate Social Responsibility
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Why It Matters

This donation highlights the ongoing legal and ethical debate over whether prediction markets should be regulated as gambling platforms.

Key Facts

  • Kalshi is donating $2 million to the National Council on Problem Gambling over a two-year period.
  • The company maintains that its prediction market platform is not a gambling service.
  • The industry is currently facing increased scrutiny and efforts from state officials to regulate it as gambling.

Who's Mentioned

organizationNational Council on Problem GamblingorganizationKalshi