ESPN has updated its guidelines for on-air talent to address prediction markets in relation to insider betting, according to a report from Awful Announcing dated November 7, 2026. The new policy aims to clarify rules for commentators and analysts regarding participation in prediction markets, which have grown in popularity alongside traditional sports betting. The move reflects broader industry efforts to maintain integrity as the lines between sports media and gambling continue to blur.
ESPN Adds Prediction Markets to On-Air Talent Guidelines on Insider Betting
