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Josh Gottheimer proposes facial recognition checks for online betting

By The Weekly Edge desk ·

Summary

PlayUSA reported that Representative Josh Gottheimer introduced a bill requiring facial-recognition age checks for online sportsbooks and prediction markets. Kalshi chief executive Tarek Mansour supported the proposal, which has nine sponsors.

Why it matters

The proposed measure would require new age-verification technology for sportsbooks and prediction markets.

Read the original at PlayUSA

EntityKalshi
TypeCompany
Entries310
Main marketsUSA, UK
Enforcement & compliance75
Licences & markets3
Deals & M&A51
Fines recorded? 35,000; USD 35,000
Latest16 Oct 2026
Entity mapUSATarek MansourJosh GottheimerKalshi
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