DraftKings and FanDuel are gearing up to roll out Super Bowl parlay-style bets, referred to as “combos” by the prediction-market industry, on their platforms ahead of the game. CME Group, which partners with both operators, filed self-certifications with the CFTC for “Pro Football Championship Combos” this week, signaling an imminent live offering on FanDuel Predicts and DraftKings Predictions before kickoff. A typical combo could include a team to win, a touchdown scorer, and an over/under on total points.
Coinbase announced that prediction markets are live in all 50 states, marking a nationwide expansion of Kalshi-linked markets and signaling broader mainstream adoption. Public postings from Coinbase and its CEO framed prediction markets as a mechanism where odds are set by the house while prices are formed by the crowd. Morning Consult polling underscores Kalshi’s distinct positioning within the market, noting that the platform is not primarily a sports betting brand despite the majority of activity being sports. In addition, studies highlighted by Bloomberg point to Kalshi’s forecasting performance relative to traditional forecasters in areas like Federal Reserve policy and economic data, suggesting potential benefits for hedging and decision-making.
Kalshi-related analyses also show that Kalshi’s forecasts have, in some instances, aligned with or exceeded professional expectations, though caveats remain about the granularity and timeliness of minute-by-minute pricing in political events. The broader discussion around prediction markets continues to feature regulatory and market-structure considerations as the industry seeks codified frameworks for real-world events and financial markets.
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