On Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) introduced legislation that would require prediction markets and online sportsbooks to implement facial recognition technology to verify users' ages. The bill's goal is to prevent minors from placing bets or trading on these platforms.

Gottheimer announced the bill alongside Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour, who expressed support for the proposal. Mansour welcomed the initiative as an additional measure to ensure compliance and protect underage users.

This legislative effort reflects growing concerns about the accessibility of online betting platforms to minors and the use of advanced technology to enforce age restrictions.

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