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00:02The NFL sent a letter to prediction market operators registered with the Commodity Futures
00:07Trading Commission, asking them to avoid offering event contracts the league views as
00:11objectionable or easily manipulated. The letter outlines concerns about wagers tied to officiating,
00:16player actions, or events that can be influenced by a single individual or known in advance.
00:21It also flags non-game related bets, such as broadcast mentions or celebrity appearances.
00:25The league cited examples, including missed field goals or incomplete passes.
00:29Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansoor said the platform recorded more than $100 million in trading volume on a
00:34wager about Bad Bunny's first halftime song. NFL executive Jeff Miller said the markets are not
00:39effectively regulated and called for guardrails. The NFL said it remains focused on protecting game
00:44integrity and player welfare and is open to further discussions with operators.
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