By The Weekly Edge desk ·
SBC News reported that Genius Sports GENI · USD 6.35 2026-10-16 Data secured partnerships with Kalshi and Polymarket. Chief executive Mark Locke said the growth of prediction markets benefits Genius Sports.
The agreements connect Genius Sports with two prediction market platforms.
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Kalshi’s sponsorships expand MLB prediction market partnerships, with four new partners playing in states that prohibit sports betting.
The partnerships give the tribes customer-facing apps while Kalshi operates the underlying exchange and settles transactions.
Four additional tribal agreements give tribes app ownership and customer management while Kalshi supplies exchange services.
The agreements give Kalshi advertising exposure and fan engagement opportunities across five MLB teams.
JPMorgan’s estimate gives investors potential additional EBITDA from Genius Sports’ agreements with Kalshi and Polymarket.
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