The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially dropped its appeal against Kalshi, a prediction market platform, ending a high-profile legal dispute over the legality of election betting contracts in the United States. This move follows a federal judge's ruling that allowed Kalshi to offer event contracts on U.S. political election outcomes. The dismissal of the appeal marks a notable development for prediction markets, opening the door for greater innovation and transparency in this space. Kalshi, which has been operating in this field for over a decade, is now positioned to operate within a fully regulated environment. The decision has sparked debate, with some critics expressing concerns about potential risks to election integrity and the possibility of market manipulation. Beyond election betting, the ruling also has implications for sports prediction markets, highlighting broader regulatory considerations for event-based betting platforms.