According to The Block, the National Basketball Association has become the third major sports league to sign a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission concerning regulation of prediction markets related to basketball events. The agreement includes cooperation between the NBA and the CFTC to establish standards aimed at protecting the integrity of games in connection with external prediction market platforms.
Under the terms referenced by The Block, the NBA will work with the CFTC to develop guidance or requirements for third‑party operators that offer basketball‑related wagers through platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The focus is on ensuring that markets do not compromise the fairness or official outcome of NBA games. No details were provided regarding timelines, enforcement mechanisms, or additional parties involved.
The CFTC previously reached similar arrangements with two other leagues; the NBA’s participation marks its entry as the third league to adopt such standards. The move reflects ongoing regulatory scrutiny of prediction‑market activity in sports environments.
