Prediction Markets Target College Students | Dover News

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are letting 18+ users bet on sports, elections, and even press conference words — calling themselves financial exchanges to dodge state gambling laws. That means college freshmen can legally place bets regardless of local rules, sparking concern as platforms target campuses with influencer marketing, branding it as “investing.” The NCAA has urged the CFTC to pause these offerings until safeguards are in place, but progress is stalled. With impulse control still developing into the mid-20s, young adults are especially vulnerable — and states set 21 as the legal age for a reason. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ea1f3ed339b1d35