Kalshi and the Myth of ‘Gambling’—How Regulated Event Trading Really Works

Misconception first: many people hear “prediction market” and immediately equate platforms like Kalshi with betting shops or casino-style gambling. That shorthand is useful in casual conversation, but it hides crucial differences in design, regulation, and economic function. Kalshi positions itself as a regulated exchange where users buy and sell event contracts tied to real-world outcomes. […]

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Kalshi and the Myth of ‘Gambling’—How Regulated Event Trading Really Works

Misconception first: many people hear “prediction market” and immediately equate platforms like Kalshi with betting shops or casino-style gambling. That shorthand is useful in casual conversation, but it hides crucial differences in design, regulation, and economic function. Kalshi positions itself as a regulated exchange where users buy and sell event contracts tied to real-world outcomes. […]

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Kalshi and the Myth of ‘Gambling’—How Regulated Event Trading Really Works

Misconception first: many people hear “prediction market” and immediately equate platforms like Kalshi with betting shops or casino-style gambling. That shorthand is useful in casual conversation, but it hides crucial differences in design, regulation, and economic function. Kalshi positions itself as a regulated exchange where users buy and sell event contracts tied to real-world outcomes. […]

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