Kalshi Partners With National Council on Problem Gambling

Prediction market platform Kalshi has partnered with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), becoming the first company from the prediction market sector to join the organization.

As part of the agreement, Kalshi committed $2 million over the next two years toward a new initiative focused on trader health and responsible participation. The partnership also introduced a new NCPG membership category called “Financial Services & Trading,” with Kalshi joining as its first Platinum-level member.

The partnership arrives while Kalshi continues facing scrutiny from state regulators and gambling industry groups over its sports-related event contracts.

Over the past year, prediction markets have expanded rapidly in the United States, particularly after platforms like Kalshi began offering contracts tied to sports outcomes. Critics argue these products closely resemble traditional sports betting, while Kalshi continues maintaining that it operates as a federally regulated financial exchange under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission rather than as a sportsbook.

According to the announcement, the new initiative between Kalshi and the NCPG will focus on research, educational programs, responsible participation tools, and awareness surrounding prediction trading platforms.

The NCPG also clarified that the partnership does not represent a position on whether prediction markets should legally be classified as gambling products.

Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour said the company wants to build long-term consumer protection standards around prediction markets as the industry continues growing.

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Prediction markets have become one of the biggest talking points in both gambling and financial regulation over the past year. Several states have already challenged Kalshi’s operations, while tribal gaming organizations and sportsbook operators continue pushing lawmakers to place sports event contracts under state gambling oversight.

Despite that pressure, prediction market platforms continue gaining traction, especially among users already familiar with sports betting, crypto trading, and speculative financial apps.