Kalshi Partners with Sportradar for Official Sports Data and Integrity Tools
- Kalshi has named Sportradar its official data and odds provider for MLB, NHL, MLS, and UFC.
- The partnership includes Sportradar’s UFDS AI system and Integrity Exchange to detect suspicious trades.
- Approximately eleven states have challenged Kalshi’s sports contracts as illegal betting activities.
- The CFTC supports Kalshi’s operation under federal authority despite state-level opposition.
- Kalshi aims to enhance trade settlements with official league data, improving accuracy over unofficial sources.
Kalshi’s collaboration with Sportradar provides access to official sports data and integrity tools, enhancing its prediction market operations by ensuring timely contract resolutions and safeguarding against suspicious trading activities. This partnership positions Kalshi as a regulated entity amidst legal scrutiny from various states.
With the backing of the CFTC, Kalshi leverages Sportradar’s resources to present itself as a legitimate platform in the face of regulatory challenges from about eleven states questioning the legality of its sports contracts (Source).