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Kalshi CEO: Prediction Markets Reward Informed Bets Over Sportsbooks

4/9/2026

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Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour stated that prediction markets differ from sportsbooks, especially amid calls for regulation.
On The Axios Show, he said sportsbooks are structured to benefit from customer losses and block winning customers.
He contrasted prediction markets with sportsbooks by noting they reward informed participants for accurate predictions.
He argued operating models differ, with prediction markets offering a more rewarding environment for knowledgeable users.

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Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour stated that prediction markets differ from sportsbooks, especially amid calls for regulation.
On The Axios Show, he said sportsbooks are structured to benefit from customer losses and block winning customers.
He contrasted prediction markets with sportsbooks by noting they reward informed participants for accurate predictions.
He argued operating models differ, with prediction markets offering a more rewarding environment for knowledgeable users.