Zuckerberg asks Meta to explore working with Polymarket and Kalshi, NYT reports

Mark Zuckerberg has instructed Meta to explore strategic partnerships with Polymarket and Kalshi for the Arena prediction betting app. According to reports from NYT and Reuters, Meta aims to leverage the growing cultural relevance of prediction markets to re-engage younger users. While the company seeks to integrate these betting capabilities into Arena, it must simultaneously navigate various regulatory challenges associated with prediction markets to ensure the successful implementation of these new features within its ecosystem.