Catie Di Stefano

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Catie Di Stefano has spent 15 years in the regulated gambling industry, starting at Betsson Group in Malta and spending nearly five years at Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) before building an independent consultancy across European and US iGaming brands, including a licensed engagement with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City under a New Jersey DGE vendor license. She's been interviewed by the California Business Journal on the rise of online gambling in the US, and spoke on a 2022 Next.io panel specifically about California's gaming market.

Guides

Are Prediction Markets Legal in the US? (2026 State-by-State)

Yes — CFTC-regulated prediction markets like Kalshi are legal across most of the US, California included. Here's why and where.

Catie Di Stefano 2 Jul 2026

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How Are Prediction Market Winnings Taxed? (2026)

Prediction-market profits are taxable, but the IRS hasn't said how event contracts are classified. The three treatments tax pros argue, what platforms send you, and what to track.

Catie Di Stefano 1 Jul 2026

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Is Kalshi Legit? Full Safety, Regulation & Trust Review (2026)

Yes, Kalshi is legit and safe. CFTC-regulated, customer funds segregated at FDIC-insured banks, operating since 2021. Here's the full safety breakdown.

Catie Di Stefano 23 Jun 2026

Guides

Recap: SoFi Stadium at the 2026 World Cup

Everything California soccer fans need to know about watching FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood — plus how to trade the tournament on Kalshi and Polymarket.

Catie Di Stefano 21 Jun 2026

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How Does Kalshi Work? Step-by-Step Walkthrough (2026)

From signup to first trade to withdrawal: exactly how Kalshi works, with examples of buying Yes and No contracts and how settlement happens.

Catie Di Stefano 20 Jun 2026

Guides

What Is Kalshi? A Plain-English Explainer (2026)

Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated event-contract exchange where you trade Yes/No on real-world outcomes — sports, politics, weather, economics — at peer-to-peer prices.

Catie Di Stefano 20 Jun 2026

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Recap: World Cup 2026 Odds on Kalshi & Polymarket

How to read World Cup 2026 winner odds on prediction markets, why CFTC-regulated event contracts are the CA-legal path, and where to find the sharpest prices.

Catie Di Stefano 16 Jun 2026

News

Kalshi Goes Mainstream: FOX, ProCap and Benzinga Deals Signal Institutional Adoption

Three major partnerships in five weeks: FOX News integration, ProCap institutional research, and Benzinga company-KPI markets. Here's what it means for California retail traders.

Catie Di Stefano 8 Jun 2026

News

State Prediction Market Bans in California: Where Things Stand in 2026

State gaming regulators have tried to block Kalshi and other prediction markets, while federal courts increasingly side with CFTC jurisdiction. Here's what California traders need to know.

Catie Di Stefano 2 Jun 2026