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Betting on Sunday’s Game? Here’s Who You’re Up Against

On today’s Big Take podcast, why pro sports bettors are embracing Kalshi and Polymarket and what the pivot means for the states that rely on revenue from traditional sportsbooks.

The Vince Lombardi Trophy is framed by the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots helmets in San Jose, California on Feb. 2.Photographer: Chris Graythen/Getty Images

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By Julia Press and David Gura

February 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM UTC

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When the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots on Sunday, more than $2.6 billion in wagers will be on the line. A growing share — $800 million — will come through prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket that are transforming how sports betting works in the US.