Kalshi has announced expanded monitoring measures across its prediction markets platform as wagering activity spikes ahead of the Super Bowl. The move comes as regulatory scrutiny of event-based trading intensifies in the United States.
Independent Oversight Committee to Monitor Market Activity
The company has formed an independent surveillance advisory committee tasked with identifying insider trading and potential market manipulation. Kalshi said the group will provide quarterly reports to outside legal counsel and release transparency data on the number and outcomes of investigations into suspicious trades.
To enhance detection capabilities, Kalshi has partnered with Solidus Labs, a firm specializing in trading surveillance, and Daniel Taylor, director of the Wharton Forensic Analytics Lab. The collaboration is designed to strengthen real-time monitoring and post-trade analysis across high-volume markets.
Super Bowl Drives Record Betting Volumes
The changes arrive just days before the Super Bowl, one of the most active periods for prediction markets. Kalshi has already recorded nearly $170 million in wagers related to the event, highlighting the need for tighter controls as liquidity increases.
Regulatory Pressure Builds on Prediction Markets
Prediction platforms remain under close review by lawmakers and regulators. Recent legislative proposals aim to curb trading by government insiders, while several U.S. states continue to challenge whether sports-related event contracts fall under gambling laws. Kalshi has disputed those claims, arguing its markets operate within existing regulatory frameworks.
In parallel, Kalshi is seeking regulatory approval to introduce margin trading, a step that could attract institutional participants and further reshape the U.S. prediction markets landscape.
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