Event Brief
Trump Backs Prediction Markets Amid State Bans
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Summary: The Trump administration supports Kalshi and Polymarket in a legal battle against states aiming to ban prediction markets.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: supports prediction market operators
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 5:51 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: to challenge state bans on prediction markets
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