Kalshi backs prediction markets lobby group with former Trump official
Kalshi has backed a new advocacy group, Americans for Fair Markets, as the prediction market industry faces rising pressure from casinos, sportsbooks, state regulators, and Congress. Kalshi-backed Americans for Fair Markets will lobby for federal prediction market rules and consumer protections.The launch comes as Congress now probes Kalshi and Polymarket over insider trading control systems.State gambling cases keep pressure on platforms seeking CFTC-led oversight of event contracts nationwide. The group launched with Taylor Budowich, a former deputy White House chief of staff, as strategic advisor. Americans for Fair Markets plans to shape federal policy for prediction markets and federally regulated exchanges. Kalshi said the group will support paid and earned campaigns against what it called “false narratives about prediction markets” from sportsbook and casino interests. The group also said it will support consumer rules for regulated platforms. Its stated priorities include know-your-customer checks, bans on insider trading, full CFTC funding, and limits on contracts tied to war, death, terrorism, and assassination. JUST IN: Prediction market platform Kalshi launched a new advocacy group aimed at pushing back against growing anti-prediction market lobbying efforts in Washington. pic.twitter.com/1bkAjCDqfB — EyeWhales (@EyeWhales) May 25, 2026 Former Trump aide joins the policy push Taylor Budowich‘s role gives the group a direct link