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‘South Park’ Episode Spotlights Kalshi, Polymarket Brands

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Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · 14d

South Park gave prediction markets some free PR last night

The show has enjoyed a ratings resurgence this year, and Kalshi and Polymarket celebrated the humor in its latest Season 27 episode.

Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · 19d

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Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · 19d

Big Ten refs are insane, stop the steal!

Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · 19d

2025 Maryland football the greatest team in college football history

Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · 19d

2025 Maryland football the greatest team in college football history

Kalshi’s Trading Arm Muddles ‘Peer-to-Peer’ Claims

Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · 28d

Kalshi says it never wins when users lose.

That's not true—at least for the parent company. Kalshi Trading, owned by Kalshi Inc., is a for-profit entity operating on the exchange.

We break down the affiliate and how its existence seems to contradict Kalshi's public messaging.

Kalshi Inc. is a holding company that owns both a prediction market exchange and a trading arm that participates on the exchange.

Kalshi, Polymarket Use NFL, NFLPA Marks Without Consent

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Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · Sep 8

Kalshi and Polymarket say state law doesn't apply to them.

What about intellectual property law? That's the latest potential land mine they're testing, so far without pushback.

The league has told Kalshi and Polymarket what it wants before a deal. The companies are now using NFL (and NFLPA) branding without any agreement.

20 Years Later, Teaching Sports Law Is a Whole New Ballgame

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Michael McCann @mccannsportslaw.bsky.social · Sep 8

I became a law professor in 2005, and have taught sports law every year. Looking back at my syllabus from 20 years ago, let's just say things have changed—from the NCAA, to sports betting to marijuana. Plus now it's a "real" area of law. My
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Michael McCann became a sports law professor in 2005 and has seen this area of law evolve dramatically since that time.

‘NBA 2K26’ Is a New Frontier for WNBA Players in Video Games

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BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL @edsbs.bsky.social · Sep 6

The way his hands waggled lets me know she was woofing at him like a Rottweiler on the loose, goddamn

Brian @brian215.bsky.social · Sep 6

Lookit.

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Sportico @sportico.bsky.social · Sep 5

Just seven years ago, WNBA players didn’t appear in 2K at all. Since then, women’s basketball has enjoyed a wave of commercial and cultural momentum that made Take-Two take notice.

NBA 2K26 features the deepest integration of WNBA player intellectual property since WNBA players first appeared in the game in 2019.

Man United Has 96 Times the Payroll of the Fourth-Tier Club It Lost To

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Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · Aug 28

Manchester United has more than 20 players on its books whose earnings this season will eclipse every Grimsby player combined.

Ruben Amorim's squad has spent another $200 million in transfer fees this summer. It still lost to a fourth-tier opponent.

Jay Feely, Worth Up to $65M, Brings NFL Riches, Niches to Congress Bid

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Sportico @sportico.bsky.social · Aug 21

Roger Goodell and a host of athletes donated to Jay Feely's campaign.

Former NFL kicker Jay Feely reported a net worth of up to $65 million in his candidate financial disclosures with the House Clerk.

Polymarket Ads Signal U.S. Launch Timeline for Sports Futures

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Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · Aug 21

NEW: Polymarket will be in the U.S. for NFL season, and like Kalshi, it is not shying away from sportsbook lingo and imagery.

In one ad, it uses the logos of DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM.

Sports prediction markets are on track to gain prominence this NFL season. Polymarket will be among them.

FanDuel Joins Exchange Operator CME for Prediction Markets Push

Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · Aug 20

Sports betting and fintech are moving closer and closer.

You'll be able to trade on oil and gas prices on FanDuel this year.

FanDuel's foray into prediction markets resembles what financial technology giant Robinhood is doing this year.

Novig Quietly Flees NJ Under Legal Pressure After $18M Raise

Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · Aug 19

As Novig enjoyed a positive media blitz last week regarding its $18 million raise, the sweepstakes platform was in retreat from a massive market.

More state exits could be in store.

New Jersey's governor signed anti-sweepstakes legislation on Monday, adding pressure on the company and similarly styled sports betting platforms.

‘Madden NFL’ Usage Data: Playtime Falls Sharply for Consoles

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Lev Akabas @levakabas.bsky.social · Aug 15

My colleague @dan-bernstein.bsky.social crunched the numbers and found that console users are playing less Madden NFL in recent years 🏈🎮📉

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Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · Aug 14

EXCLUSIVE: Research shows EA's "Madden NFL" franchise has seen a sharp fall in time played per user 🎮

"Madden NFL 26" follows an edition with a sharp engagement time drop. The re-introduction of "EA Sports College Football" was a likely factor.

EA Needs Madden, Battlefield to Fuel Microtransactions Rebound

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Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · Aug 11

That said, EA has a strong fall lineup with the usual suspects + Battlefield 6, which seems to be building significant anticipation.

Madden 26 and Battlefield 6 will likely be Electronic Arts' best sellers in the U.S. this year. How far can those games take the company?

Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · Aug 11

EA is not seeing the same year-over-year revenue gains from microtransactions that it once did, and it is coming off its worst Q1 in live services (the category in-game purchases fall under) since 2022.

Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · Aug 9

I'm getting so excited for it

Fenway Park Concession Workers Strike as Red Sox Host Dodgers

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Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · Aug 4

Anyway, when I pulled the Take Two worker numbers, they looked really low compared to the ones I recently pulled for EA. Here's a chart.

Why the difference? Could be geography? I'm told some 22% of TT workers are in "low cost locations" such as India, China and Turkey. Don't have that figure for EA

Chart showing Take Two worker pay going up over time, with frequent dips in between. Above the Take Two line is an EA line, that consistently shows higher pay. In 2018, the median Take Two worker pay is $57k. It's $96k at EA. For 2025, the Take Two comp is $73k. At EA, it's $117k

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Sportico @sportico.bsky.social · Jul 25

First strike in Fenway Park history ✋

The unionized members of Unite Here Local 26 are striking ahead of the Red Sox’s weekend series against the Dodgers after not negotiating a deal.

Polymarket Parlays Provide Paltry Payouts for Prediction Plays

Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · Jul 22

The bets that drive sportsbook revenue are not doing the same for sports prediction markets.

The structure of prediction markets makes parlays a less appetizing proposition than they are at sportsbooks.

Polymarket’s $112M Acquisition Sets Up U.S. Return in ‘Near Future’

Dan Bernstein @dan-bernstein.bsky.social · Jul 21

Polymarket on Monday announced the $112 million purchase of QCEX, which the prediction market platform said will fast track its return to the U.S. after three years away.

Polymarket's purchase of QCEX is a potential turning point in the U.S. competitive landscape for prediction markets.