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Conflicting Super Bowl Predictions Spark CFTC Complaint

2/11/2026

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Prediction markets produced conflicting rulings on Cardi B's Super Bowl halftime appearance by Kalshi and Polymarket.
Kalshi ruled that dancing without singing did not qualify, paying 74 cents for 'no' and 26 cents for 'yes'.
Polymarket deemed the performance, triggering full payouts for 'yes' holders.
The inconsistency prompted a complaint with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against Kalshi.
Traders question rule clarity on both platforms.

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Story summary

Prediction markets produced conflicting rulings on Cardi B's Super Bowl halftime appearance by Kalshi and Polymarket.
Kalshi ruled that dancing without singing did not qualify, paying 74 cents for 'no' and 26 cents for 'yes'.
Polymarket deemed the performance, triggering full payouts for 'yes' holders.
The inconsistency prompted a complaint with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against Kalshi.
Traders question rule clarity on both platforms.