MLB strikes deals with Polymarket, federal watchdog as prediction markets boom
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Major League Baseball partnered with Polymarket and a federal regulator as prediction markets gain popularity.
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Major League Baseball announced Thursday it has partnered with Polymarket to become the league's "Official Prediction Market Exchange" and reached a separate agreement with a federal regulator overseeing such platforms. The deal marks MLB's formal entry into the prediction market space, which has grown rapidly as bettors wager on outcomes ranging from sports to politics on decentralized platforms. By establishing an official partnership and securing regulatory approval, MLB is legitimizing prediction markets while potentially positioning itself to benefit from commissions or licensing fees as the sector expands. The agreement suggests federal regulators are willing to work with established organizations on prediction market frameworks, potentially signaling a path toward broader mainstream adoption of the platforms.
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MLB announced an exclusive business partnership with Polymarket and a separate agreement with a federal regulator.
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