(AsiaGameHub) –   Prediction market operator Kalshi has committed $2 million over two years to the National Council on Problem Gambling as retail trading in event contracts keeps growing across the U.S.

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Good to Know

• Kalshi became the first member of a new NCPG subcategory focused on responsible trading.
• The $2 million investment will support trader health, safety education and awareness.
• Sports event contracts tied to the NBA, NFL, MLB and PGA now account for as much as 90% of projected Kalshi trading volume.

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Kalshi will receive platinum status under the new National Council on Problem Gambling membership subcategory. The category covers financial trading products such as cryptocurrency, equities, options, futures and prediction markets, with a focus on consumer education and risk awareness.

For Kalshi, the timing is important. The company gained major attention during the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election after winning a court order that allowed election prediction markets. Since then, Kalshi has added contracts tied to economics, climate, culture and sports.

Prediction Market Growth Brings Trader Safety Into Focus

Sports now sit near the center of the Kalshi business. Event contracts linked to major leagues including the NBA, NFL, MLB and PGA are projected to represent up to 90% of total trading volume. Annualized trading volume stands at about $178 billion.

Kalshi has already added responsible trading features such as self-exclusion, deposit limits and mental health support. The NCPG deal adds a broader education layer around prediction market risks, especially as event contracts start to look more familiar to users who also know sports betting and online casino products.

Heather L. Maurer, executive director of NCPG, said:

“NCPG’s goal has always been to mitigate harm by increasing education, awareness, and understanding of risky behaviors, while ensuring access to trusted, scientific, and evidence-based information and healthcare resources.”

“Innovation and responsibility can and must evolve together. Kalshi’s engagement demonstrates a commitment to mitigating harm before it occurs and ensuring support resources are accessible when they are needed.”

NCPG, founded in 1972, works on policies, programs and resources connected to gambling harm. DraftKings and FanDuel are already members, and both brands launched prediction markets in late 2025.

Tarek Mansour, co-founder and CEO of Kalshi, said:

“At Kalshi, we believe in the power of prediction markets, and we are sensitive to the fact that they, like any financial trading products, come with risks.”

“As prediction markets continue to evolve, we are deeply committed to setting a new standard for responsible trading by investing in the tools, education, and protections needed to promote healthy participation and customer safety, and hope that over time all trading platforms with significant retail participation follow suit.”