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MLB Partners with Polymarket to Boost Betting Integrity

3/19/2026

Summary

MLB Partners for Integrity

Major League Baseball (MLB) formalized its partnership with Polymarket to use MLB logos and data.
The agreement aims to enhance integrity in sports betting, with Major League Baseball and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sharing information to address risks.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized proactive measures in managing the growing prediction market space.
The move follows recent legal challenges faced by other prediction markets, highlighting ongoing regulatory debates.

History

Historical Context

The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), enacted in 1992, banned sports betting in most U.S. states to protect sports integrity, with support from leagues like MLB and the NFL. However, the Supreme Court's 2018 ruling in Murphy v. NCAA deemed PASPA unconstitutional, leading to a surge in legalized sports betting, generating over $300 billion in wagers and $2 billion in tax revenue within six years.

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MLB Partners for Integrity

Major League Baseball (MLB) formalized its partnership with Polymarket to use MLB logos and data.
The agreement aims to enhance integrity in sports betting, with Major League Baseball and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sharing information to address risks.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized proactive measures in managing the growing prediction market space.
The move follows recent legal challenges faced by other prediction markets, highlighting ongoing regulatory debates.

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