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Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are allowing users to wager on outcomes of TV shows, leading to concerns about insider trading and spoiled finales.

United States

Who
Kalshi, Polymarket, Naveen Khanna, John Kwatakye-Atiko, Dustin Gouker, Jeff Probst, HBO, CBS, Food Network
What
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are allowing users to wager on outcomes of TV shows, leading to concerns about insider trading and spoiled finales.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:01:56 GMT · 2h 35m ago
Where
United States ·
Why
Fans are wagering on TV show outcomes using prediction markets, which are not considered gambling services under U.S. law, but derivatives markets, making them harder to regulate against insider information.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The ability for prediction markets to reveal TV show outcomes in advance, potentially through insider information, threatens to erode fan viewership and revenue for studios by eliminating suspense. This practice highlights a regulatory gap in the entertainment industry regarding betting compliance.

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