# Why Canada Is Blocking Sports Prediction Markets | Ep. 799

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Podcast: [iGaming Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/igaming-daily-6317678)
Published: 2026-06-22T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Prediction markets have become one of the biggest stories in gaming, fintech and sports betting, but Canada's approach looks very different from the United States. Kalshi is entering the Canadian market through a partnership with Wealthsimple, giving users access to thousands of event contracts. However, there is one major restriction: no sports betting contracts and no political markets. In this episode of iGaming Daily, Fernando Noodt is joined by Canadian Gaming Business Editor Tom Nightingale to break down: 🎯 Kalshi's entry into Canada 🎯 The Wealthsimple partnership 🎯 Why sports contracts are prohibited 🎯 Canada's unique regulatory framework 🎯 The role of CIRO and Canadian regulators 🎯 How prediction markets differ from sports betting 🎯 What this means for operators and sportsbooks 🎯 Whether sports prediction markets could eventually arrive The pair explore why regulators are taking a cautious approach and what the future could hold for one of the fastest-growing sectors in betting and financial trading. #PredictionMarkets #Kalshi #Fintech #iGaming #SportsBetting #Canada #GamingIndustry #BettingIndustry #Wealthsimple #Regulation

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