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$154.2b
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$192,072,993
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2,983,476,643
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,842,388,377
408,027
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Closed: Oct 25, 10:55 AM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting which New Orleans player or unit will score the first touchdown in an upcoming professional football game against Pittsburgh. Each market corresponds to a specific player or the defensive unit, with outcomes determined by game performance.
Each market resolves based on whether the specified New Orleans player or defensive unit scores the first touchdown of the game. If the designated player is active but does not take any snaps, the market settles at the fair market price before the game starts. Once a player takes a snap—even if the play is nullified by a penalty—the market resolves according to whether that player scores the first touchdown. If no New Orleans touchdowns are scored during the game, the 'No Touchdown' market resolves to Yes, and all individual player markets resolve to No. This structure ensures that markets are resolved accurately based on in-game events and player participation.
Generally, prediction markets like this one tend to reflect information and opinions beyond those captured by traditional sportsbooks. While sportsbooks set odds based on statistical models and expert analysis, this market incorporates the wisdom of the crowd, allowing traders to weigh a broader range of factors, including potentially non-public information. As a result, you may find that the implied probabilities on Kalshi differ from those offered by sportsbooks, sometimes offering a more accurate forecast of the event’s likelihood. However, it's important to remember that both represent probabilities, not guarantees.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief about whether the first New Orleans touchdown will occur. The price of these contracts fluctuates based on supply and demand; if more people believe it *will* happen, the price rises, and vice versa. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This dynamic pricing mechanism means the market price reflects the collective intelligence of all participants, providing a real-time assessment of the event's probability. The current price represents the cost to buy a contract that pays out if the event occurs.
This market resolves around Oct 25, 2026, following the completion of the football game between the Pittsburgh and New Orleans teams. The outcome will be determined by identifying the first touchdown scored by the New Orleans team during the game. The result will be verified against credible public reporting from official sports sources, ensuring an accurate and unbiased determination. Traders holding a 'yes' contract will receive a payout if the first touchdown is scored by New Orleans, while those holding a 'no' contract will forfeit their stake.
Several factors could influence the price of this market before the game concludes. News regarding key player injuries for either team, particularly the New Orleans offensive players, would likely have a significant impact. Changes in weather forecasts, specifically conditions that favor either a passing or running game, could also shift trader sentiment. Even late-breaking analysis from sports commentators or shifts in public betting patterns at sportsbooks could cause the market to react. Any information that alters the perceived probability of the first New Orleans touchdown is likely to move the price.