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The NFL has shifted from opposing to cautiously embracing prediction markets, arguing they can engage fans and generate revenue but require clear regulation and safeguards to protect contest integrity; the change is driven by potential profits and owners' stakes in sportsbook companies.
Analysts say 18- to 20-year-olds may be fueling a surge in prediction-market trading, with HoldCrunch data showing Kalshi taking more college football trades than NFL or NBA; Kalshi and Polymarket trade 18+ in many cases, filling gaps where online sports betting is restricted and drawing regulatory scrutiny after NCAA President Charlie Baker asked the CFTC to curb college-game options. California and New York show notable non-traditional betting activity, suggesting these platforms attract skilled bettors and broaden wagering beyond regulated sportsbooks.