Gov. Pritzker bans state workers from using insider information on prediction market apps like Kalshi

Gov. Pritzker bans state workers from using insider information on prediction market apps like Kalshi

Users on apps like Kalshi and Polymarket are betting on everything from the results of elections to economic decisions and war outcomes — even what words President Donald Trump will say in speeches. The governor said he’s concerned about the lack of oversight, including bets on events which can be influenced by state employees.

Pritzker bans prediction market bets for state workers

Governor says using nonpublic information to place bets “represents a dangerous escalation of corruption.”