Software and identity checks that help prediction market apps verify users, block underage trading, catch manipulation, and satisfy regulators.
Prediction Market Compliance & Trust Infrastructure
With Americans now spending more on sports bets than movies and arts and young Kalshi users trading an estimated $3.9B this year, prediction markets are booming. Big money—Polymarket’s reported $300M from Donald Trump Jr.’s investment fund—and high-profile bans like Kalshi’s lifetime ban for George Santos make compliance and identity checks urgent.
Projected Score
as a side gig ☆☆☆☆☆ (0/5)
no money or audience ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
with both ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
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The news behind it
- Sep 1, 2026 TechCrunch: Polymarket reportedly raises $300 million from Donald Trump Jr.’s investment fund
- Sep 1, 2026 TechCrunch: Kalshi bans George Santos for life over State of the Union bets
- Sep 1, 2026 Fortune: Young Kalshi users have traded an estimated $3.9B on sports and parlay-type contracts this year, exp
- Jul 26, 2026 Fortune: Gambling becomes America’s favorite pastime as Americans spend more on sports bets than movies, arts
