NFL looks into prediction markets

Sport & Story Daily February 6, 2026: The NFL is interested in utilizing prediction markets.

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Kelsey Middleton
February 06, 2026

NFL looks into prediction markets

February 6, 2026

NFL Signals Openness to Prediction Markets
The NFL has a building interest in prediction markets. The league isn’t ready to dive in headfirst. NFL EVP Jeff Miller said the league is paying close attention to prediction markets, even as major regulatory questions remain unresolved. The NFL has major sports betting partners, including DraftKings and FanDuel. The NBA and MLB have also not yet embraced prediction markets, but the NHL, MLS and UFC have.
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Audience for ESPN studio shows jumps 13% in January
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San Jose Sharks shed more light on SAP Center renovation plans
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Tate McRae addresses fan backlash after appearing in ad promoting Team USA
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Washington Post lays off one-third of its newsroom
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Real Salt Lake. Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer
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