A genuinely CFTC-regulated US event-contract exchange owned by Interactive Brokers, not a traditional sportsbook
Visit ForecastEx →Pros
- Genuinely CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market, owned by publicly listed Interactive Brokers Group
- Institutional-grade trading tools (algorithmic orders, portfolio margining, API access)
- Accessible via established, well-known brokers without separate KYC
- No significant controversies found in independent coverage
Cons
- Not a standalone platform - requires an Interactive Brokers or Robinhood account
- No traditional welcome bonus structure familiar to typical sportsbook/casino bettors
Our verdict
ForecastEx is a genuinely CFTC-regulated event-contract exchange owned by publicly listed Interactive Brokers Group - a fundamentally different, and notably more robustly regulated, product than a typical offshore sportsbook or casino. Given its genuine federal regulatory status and backing by an established, publicly traded broker, we'd recommend ForecastEx with good confidence for US users already on Interactive Brokers or Robinhood looking for a regulated way to trade event outcomes.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (27%)9
A genuinely CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization, owned by publicly listed Interactive Brokers Group (Nasdaq: IBKR) - among the most robustly regulated entities we have reviewed.
Support & reliability (18%)7.5
No significant controversies found in independent coverage; accessed via established, well-known brokers (Interactive Brokers, Robinhood) rather than a standalone platform with its own independent complaint history.
Sportsbook & casino (36%)7
Offers event contracts on political, economic, and climate outcomes with institutional-grade tools (algorithmic orders, portfolio margining, API access) via Interactive Brokers; not a traditional sportsbook, but a genuine regulated exchange.
Bonuses & value (18%)6
No traditional welcome bonus - instead passes interest earned on deposited collateral back to members via an 'Incentive Coupon,' a structurally different but genuine value mechanism for a regulated exchange.
Welcome bonus
Quick facts
| Owner/regulator | Subsidiary of Interactive Brokers Group (Nasdaq: IBKR); CFTC-designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization |
| Launched | Acquired by Interactive Brokers in 2022; public launch around July/August 2024 |
| Access | Via Interactive Brokers (TWS, WebTrader, mobile) or Robinhood accounts; no separate account or extra KYC needed for existing clients |
| Products | Event contracts ($0.01-$0.99, settle at $0 or $1) on political, economic, and climate outcomes |
| 2026 development | As of May 2026, Interactive Brokers unified access across ForecastEx, Kalshi, and CME Group contracts in one interface |
| United States | No traditional welcome bonus - CFTC-regulated event-contract exchange, not a sportsbook; passes deposited-collateral interest back via an 'Incentive Coupon' instead |
Where ForecastEx is licensed
ForecastEx appears on the official register in 1 country — 1 for sports betting and 0 for casino. We only feature it in markets where it holds a licence to accept you.
North America (1)
About ForecastEx
ForecastEx is a genuinely CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization, a subsidiary of publicly listed Interactive Brokers Group (Nasdaq: IBKR), which acquired it in 2022 and launched it publicly around July/August 2024. It is not a traditional sportsbook or casino - it offers event contracts on political, economic, and climate outcomes, trading between $0.01 and $0.99 and settling at $0 or $1, accessed via Interactive Brokers or Robinhood accounts rather than a standalone site. As of May 2026, Interactive Brokers unified access across ForecastEx, Kalshi, and CME Group contracts in a single interface. We found no significant controversies in independent coverage of ForecastEx.
