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Prediction markets skip Kentucky Derby over legal fears

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are skipping the 2026 Kentucky Derby due to legal risks under the Interstate Horseracing Act, which grants racetracks control over wagering. Churchill Downs requested removal, fearing disruption to horse racing's financial ecosystem.