Catie Di Stefano

Founder, PredictionRanks

Catie Di Stefano has spent 15 years inside the regulated gambling industry — starting at Betsson Group in Malta, then nearly five years at Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) rising to B2C Group VIP Manager. She built an independent consultancy spanning European and US iGaming brands, including a licensed engagement with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City under a New Jersey DGE vendor license, before building the OnlineGamblers.com brand from the ground up and holding marketing director roles at Smartico.ai and Vegas Kings. She was covering prediction markets specifically as early as 2022, speaking on a Next.io New York panel about NFT's and Web3 prediction platforms — years before founding this network. She has been named to multiple iGamingExpress industry rankings, including the Top 70 Most Influential Women in iGaming and the Top 25 Women Shaping the Future of the Gaming Industry, and has shared conference stages with the American Gaming Association, Morgan Stanley, MLB, and the NY Jets on regulation and responsible gaming. PredictionRanks applies that same regulated-market rigor to ranking and reviewing the new wave of CFTC-regulated prediction market platforms.

Offer terms

Certain limitations apply. The offer is available to new users only, subject to the terms and conditions at kalshi.com/tc/500. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.

18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization.

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Wisconsin Sues Kalshi, Robinhood, Polymarket — Then the CFTC Sues Wisconsin Back

Archived report: written in May 2026 about Wisconsin's lawsuit and the CFTC's response; prices and details are as of then, not live.

Catie Di Stefano May 1, 2026

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Kalshi Gas-Price Markets Hit $5.30 as Iran Talks Stall and Hormuz Stays Blocked

Archived report: written in April 2026 about gas-price markets during the Iran talks; prices and details are as of then, not live.

Catie Di Stefano Apr 30, 2026

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The Insider Trading Crackdown: Why Kalshi and Polymarket Are Under Pressure to Police Their Traders

Archived report: written in April 2026 about the insider-trading scrutiny of Kalshi and Polymarket; prices and details are as of then, not live.

Catie Di Stefano Apr 29, 2026

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Recap: How Kalshi Priced the Fed Chair Race Before Warsh

Recap (updated September 29, 2026): The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair on May 13, 2026, by 54-45, replacing Jerome Powell. On September 16, 2026, the Fed under Warsh raised rates by 0.25 point to 3.75%–4.00%.

Catie Di Stefano Apr 28, 2026

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Are Prediction Markets Safe? Risks and Responsible Trading (2026)

I have spent 15 years in the iGaming industry. So when I write about prediction markets, I write honestly — including about the risks.

Catie Di Stefano Apr 18, 2026

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Best Prediction Markets That Don't Require Crypto (2026)

Polymarket Global requires USDC↗ and a self-custody wallet — a real friction point for many US traders. The good news: every major CFTC-regulated US prediction market platform accepts standard fiat methods. Crypto is not required.

Catie Di Stefano Apr 17, 2026

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Insider Trading on Prediction Markets: What's Illegal in 2026?

Iran strikes, a California gubernatorial candidate, a MrBeast editor — insider trading cases are multiplying.

Catie Di Stefano Apr 17, 2026

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Which States Can't Use Kalshi Sports Markets? (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Kalshi has voluntarily restricted sports event contracts in 9 states pending the resolution of state-level legal challenges. All other contract categories remain available in every state.

Catie Di Stefano Apr 12, 2026

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Are Prediction Markets Legal in the US? The Complete 2026 Answer

The short answer is yes — prediction markets are legal for US residents when using CFTC-regulated platforms. The longer answer involves an ongoing battle between federal and state authority that may ultimately reach the Supreme Court↗.

Catie Di Stefano Apr 10, 2026

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Prediction Market Minimum Deposits: Every Platform 2026

Want to test prediction markets without committing real capital? Most US platforms have minimal entry requirements. Here is the complete breakdown.

Catie Di Stefano Apr 10, 2026

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Trading the 2026 Midterms: A Prediction Market Guide

Prices below are an earlier snapshot, not live. For current prices, check the live market on Kalshi or Polymarket.

Catie Di Stefano Apr 9, 2026

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Prediction Markets vs Sports Betting: What Is the Difference?

Prediction markets and sports betting look similar on the surface — you are predicting an outcome and staking money on it. But they are structurally, legally, and economically very different.

Catie Di Stefano Apr 8, 2026