Kalshi has become the first operator to fully integrate a nationwide self-exclusion solution developed by IC360, marking a notable step for consumer protection in the prediction markets space.
The integration follows a partnership announced in March and introduces IC360’s SelfExclude.io tool, designed to allow users to exclude themselves across multiple platforms through a single system. While Kalshi is the first to implement the solution, integrations with Polymarket, Robinhood, and ProphetX are currently in progress.
Scott Sadin, co-founder and co-CEO of IC360, praised the move, stating he commended “the Kalshi team for taking consumer protections seriously and investing time and resources to ensure this feature is available and frictionless for their patrons.”
Implementing unified self-exclusion in the US has historically been challenging due to the fragmented, state-by-state regulatory structure. This has resulted in inconsistent player protection tools across jurisdictions. Kalshi spokesperson Sara Slane described the integration as a “big deal,” adding that it highlights the “fundamental advantage of a federal framework: the ability to provide consistent, nationwide customer protections, rather than relying on a disjointed state-by-state system.”
The SelfExclude.io tool operates through voluntary registration, where users verify their identity. Their data is then securely hashed and stored, allowing partner platforms to check against the exclusion list without directly accessing personal information. Matches automatically trigger account restrictions.
Sadin noted that IC360 aims to expand the system further, stating the company is focused on “bolstering the existing hub with additional tools that hopefully make a meaningful difference, and to welcoming additional platforms to the network.”
Kalshi already offers internal responsible gaming features such as deposit limits and a “Trading Break” option. While some industry observers have raised concerns about prediction platforms operating outside traditional gambling regulatory frameworks, this integration aligns with CEO Tarek Mansour’s emphasis on user safety.
Speaking earlier this year, Mansour said:
Every decision we’ve made at Kalshi has followed that core principle, and our partnership with IC360 is rooted in that belief. We’re excited to have them as a partner to help ensure our markets remain the gold standard in safety and integrity.
