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Robinhood, Kalshi Launch NFL and College Football Prediction Markets

Robinhood has partnered with Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated prediction market, to allow users to trade on NFL and college football game outcomes. This move positions Robinhood as an alternative to traditional betting platforms, offering event contracts on a federally regulated exchange.

Robinhood has partnered with Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated prediction market, to allow users to trade on NFL and college football game outcomes. This move positions Robinhood as an alternative to traditional betting platforms, offering event contracts on a federally regulated exchange.

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