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Kalshi Launches New Sports Bets Amid CFTC Oversight

4/22/2026

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Story summary
  • On April 21, 2026, Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated trading platform, promoted bets that Rockets beat the Lakers by more than 4.5 points and Cubs beat the Phillies.
  • SportsLine experts noted Houston's bounce-back and Cubs' improvement.
  • Kalshi offers new users a $10 bonus after trading $10.
  • The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulates the platform.
  • Prediction markets carry risks that may not be suitable for all investors.