NFL Appeals to Supreme Court for Regulation of Prediction Markets

WHO:

Bloomberg Markets - The National Football League (NFL) urged the US Supreme Court.

NY Post - The NFL is involved in the prediction markets issue.

Daily Mail Sports - The NFL filed a legal argument with the Supreme Court.

WHAT:

CBS News - The NFL's legal filing supports a September petition by the New Jersey attorney general's office regarding the regulation of prediction markets.

CBS News - The NFL expressed support for prior court rulings from the Sixth and Ninth Circuits, stating that sports-related event contracts are not "swaps," but rather amount to "sports gambling."

CBS News - The NFL filed its brief the day after a bipartisan coalition of states made a similar plea to the Supreme Court regarding the regulatory dispute over prediction markets.

CBS News - The NFL asked the Supreme Court to decide whether states or the federal government should regulate prediction markets before the end of the pro football season in January.

CBS News - An NFL source indicated that the league has requested the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and prediction markets to adopt safeguards around gambling and insider trading, including raising the minimum age to bet on prediction markets to 21 from the current minimum of 18.

CBS News - A Kalshi spokesperson stated that the CFTC is actively policing sports-related markets, which are now listed on nearly every U.S. commodities exchange.

CBS News - A spokesperson for Kalshi stated that the company is actively working with the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission to develop a regulatory framework that they believe would be stronger than state laws.

Cointelegraph - The NFL claims that Kalshi and other prediction markets “threaten game integrity” because many event contracts are “highly susceptible to manipulation.”

CBS News - The NFL's legal filing included a request for the Supreme Court to make a decision regarding the regulation of prediction markets before the end of the pro football season in January.

CBS News - A Kalshi spokesperson stated that the CFTC is actively policing sports-related markets, which are now listed on nearly every U.S. commodities exchange.

NY Post - On the first Sunday of the season, football accounted for more than half of the total volume in prediction markets trading, which was $1.8 billion.

CBS News - The NFL's legal filing included a request for the Supreme Court to make a decision regarding the regulation of prediction markets before the end of the pro football season in January.

CBS News - The NFL's legal filing supports a September petition by the New Jersey attorney general's office regarding the regulation of prediction markets.

CBS News - At least 10 states have taken legal action against prediction market platforms, alleging that the sports contracts they offer constitute gambling.

Cointelegraph - The NFL claims that Kalshi and other prediction markets “threaten game integrity” because many event contracts are “highly susceptible to manipulation.”

CBS News - The NFL expressed support for prior court rulings from the Sixth and Ninth Circuits, stating that sports-related event contracts are not "swaps," but rather amount to "sports gambling."

CBS News - The NFL filed its brief the day after a bipartisan coalition of states made a similar plea to the Supreme Court regarding the regulatory dispute over prediction markets.

CBS News - The NFL asked the Supreme Court to decide whether states or the federal government should regulate prediction markets before the end of the pro football season in January.

Fox News - The NFL filed an amicus brief arguing that prediction markets like Kalshi should face state gambling regulation over game integrity.

Bloomberg Markets - The NFL is seeking to allow state regulation of prediction markets.

NY Post - On the first Sunday of the season, football accounted for $1.8 billion in prediction markets trading.

Daily Mail Sports - The NFL argues that prediction markets are gambling platforms that should be regulated by the states.

WHERE:

Bloomberg Markets - The case is being presented to the US Supreme Court.

WHY:

CBS News - The NFL warned that any delay in regulatory decisions will "result in increasing consumer harm and risk to game integrity."

Daily Mail Sports - The NFL insists that failure to regulate prediction markets could lead to on-field cheating.

HOW:

CBS News - A Kalshi spokesperson stated that the CFTC is actively policing sports-related markets, which are now listed on nearly every U.S. commodities exchange.

Bloomberg Markets - The NFL's stance is in opposition to the Trump administration regarding the regulation of prediction markets.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 13:10 UTC)

The NFL has filed a legal brief supporting a petition from the New Jersey attorney general's office regarding the regulation of prediction markets, asking the Supreme Court to decide whether states or the federal government should oversee these markets before the end of the pro football season in January. In its filing, the NFL expressed support for previous court rulings that classify sports-related event contracts as "sports gambling" rather than "swaps," while also highlighting concerns that prediction markets like Kalshi could threaten game integrity due to their susceptibility to manipulation. Additionally, the league is advocating for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to implement stricter safeguards around gambling and insider trading, including raising the minimum betting age from 18 to 21.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 09:07 UTC)

The NFL is pushing for the Supreme Court to make a decision on the regulation of prediction markets before the end of the pro football season in January. In addition, the league has requested that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and prediction markets implement stricter safeguards around gambling and insider trading, including raising the minimum betting age from 18 to 21. A spokesperson for Kalshi mentioned that they are collaborating with the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission to create a regulatory framework that aims to be more robust than existing state laws.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 05:05 UTC)

On the first Sunday of the season, football dominated prediction markets trading, accounting for more than half of the total volume, which reached an impressive $1.8 billion. The NFL has filed a legal request asking the Supreme Court to make a ruling on the regulation of these prediction markets before the pro football season wraps up in January. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Kalshi noted that the CFTC is actively monitoring sports-related markets, which are now available on nearly every U.S. commodities exchange.

(UPDATED October 8, 2026 22:02 UTC)

The NFL has filed a legal document backing a petition from the New Jersey attorney general's office that addresses the regulation of prediction markets. At least ten states have initiated legal action against these platforms, arguing that the sports contracts they provide amount to gambling. The NFL asserts that platforms like Kalshi pose a risk to game integrity, as many of their event contracts are highly susceptible to manipulation.

(UPDATED October 8, 2026 21:02 UTC)

The NFL has voiced its support for recent court rulings that classify sports-related event contracts as "sports gambling" rather than "swaps," and has filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to clarify whether states or the federal government should regulate prediction markets before the pro football season concludes in January. This comes on the heels of a bipartisan coalition of states making a similar request, as the league emphasizes that any delay in regulatory decisions could harm consumers and jeopardize the integrity of the game. Additionally, an NFL source revealed that the league is advocating for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and prediction markets to implement stricter safeguards, including raising the minimum betting age from 18 to 21.

(UPDATED October 8, 2026 20:01 UTC)

The NFL has taken a significant step by filing an amicus brief that argues prediction markets, such as Kalshi, should be subject to state gambling regulations to ensure game integrity. This move highlights the league's ongoing commitment to maintaining the fairness and integrity of the sport. The brief was filed at 20:01 UTC on Fox News, drawing attention to the evolving landscape of sports betting.

(UPDATED October 8, 2026 18:02 UTC)

The NFL has filed a legal argument with the US Supreme Court, urging the justices to allow state regulation of prediction markets, which the league argues are gambling platforms. On the first Sunday of the season, football generated a staggering $1.8 billion in trading within these markets, and the NFL insists that without regulation, the potential for on-field cheating could increase. This move comes as the NFL's position contrasts with that of Trump’s administration on the regulation of these prediction markets.