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NFL warns Kalshi, Polymarket to halt pick-by-pick contracts over integrity

4/24/2026

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NFL Warns Kalshi

The NFL warned Kalshi and Polymarket on April 22, 2026, to stop pick-by-pick contracts, citing integrity risks.
Kalshi’s market lists Fernando Mendoza as the first-overall favorite, trading at 99¢.
Kalshi monitors trades with Solidus Labs and IC360, opened 200 investigations in February, and froze accounts for insider-trading.
Kalshi operates in U.S. states except Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey and Ohio.

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Seahawks Trade Down

Joe Metz reports Sonny Styles has a 50% chance to finish top five on Kalshi.
David Bailey assigns a 57% chance to be No. 2 overall on Polymarket, paying $172 on $100.
Jordan Tyson’s odds to be drafted by the Giants rose to 57% on Kalshi, with $80,691 volume.
Seattle’s final first-round pick lets the Seahawks trade down for extra selections.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's warning to Kalshi and Polymarket in 2026 about integrity risks in pick-by-pick contracts reflects ongoing concerns about gambling's impact on sports. This scrutiny intensified after the 2018 Supreme Court ruling that legalized sports betting, allowing states like New Jersey to regulate it. The 2007 NBA referee scandal further highlighted corruption risks, shaping future regulations in the sports betting industry.

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NFL Warns Kalshi

The NFL warned Kalshi and Polymarket on April 22, 2026, to stop pick-by-pick contracts, citing integrity risks.
Kalshi’s market lists Fernando Mendoza as the first-overall favorite, trading at 99¢.
Kalshi monitors trades with Solidus Labs and IC360, opened 200 investigations in February, and froze accounts for insider-trading.
Kalshi operates in U.S. states except Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey and Ohio.

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