Prediction markets and sports betting: How this UK exchange is trying to do both in the U.S.

Smarkets is entering the U.S. prediction market race but also applying to run as a sportsbook within states amid regulatory uncertainty at the federal level.

# Prediction markets and sports betting: How this UK exchange is trying to do both in the U.S. Smarkets is entering the U.S. prediction market race but also applying to run as a sportsbook within states amid regulatory uncertainty at the federal level. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/15/prediction-markets-and-sports-betting-how-this-uk-exchange-is-trying-to-do-both-in-the-us.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*