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| Published On Oct 24, 2025 4:52 am CEST | By iGaming Team

Robinhood Introduces 100 New Event Markets Across Sports and Politics

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Robinhood is widening its event contract lineup just in time for a busy sports and political season. The company confirmed plans to launch over a hundred new contracts spanning sports, politics, business, and culture as part of a steady weekly rollout.


Good to Know

  • Over 100 new contracts are set to roll out across multiple categories.
  • NBA, World Series, and presidential election picks headline the expansion.
  • All contracts are tradable daily between 8 a.m. and 3 a.m. ET.

The expansion includes new political event contracts such as New York election markets and several Trump-related picks ranging from approval ratings to potential pardons. On the sports side, users can trade on every NBA game, conference champions, and World Series outcomes — including individual games between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.

A Robinhood spokesperson said:

“Over the coming weeks and months, the company will add 100+ new contracts across sports, politics, economics, business, culture, and more. New contracts will drop on a weekly basis and updates will be shared via @RobinhoodApp on X.”

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Sports and Politics Intersect on the Platform

The company began edging into sports earlier this year and has been building steadily toward a deeper offering. Back in August, Robinhood introduced NFL and college football contracts, including Power 4 conferences and independents.

“Football is far and away the most popular sport in America,” said JB Mackenzie, Robinhood’s VP & GM of futures and international. “Adding pro and college football to our prediction markets hub is a no-brainer for us as we aim to make Robinhood a one-stop shop for all your investing and trading needs.”

Robinhood’s expansion places it squarely in competition with prediction market platforms like Polymarket, where trading volumes reportedly reach tens of billions of dollars a year. The move reflects a growing crossover between investing and betting-style speculation, appealing to users who want to trade opinions as easily as stocks.

However, the legal side remains complex. Prediction markets operate under a patchwork of state and federal frameworks, and Robinhood has encountered friction on that front.

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In September, Robinhood filed a lawsuit against gaming regulators in Massachusetts, arguing that the Commodity Exchange Act governing futures and swaps should override state wagering laws when contracts are listed on a federally regulated market such as Kalshi. The cases highlight the tension between innovative trading formats and traditional gambling restrictions — a debate that continues to shape how event markets evolve.


FAQ

When will the new contracts be available?

New event contracts will launch weekly, starting immediately, with announcements posted via @RobinhoodApp on X.

Can users trade sports and political contracts at any time?

Yes, trading is open daily between 8 a.m. and 3 a.m. ET.

What are some of the political events listed?

Markets include various Trump-themed contracts, potential New York election outcomes, and presidential race predictions.

Does this affect existing users?

Existing Robinhood users can access these new contracts within the prediction markets hub alongside other trading products.