Novig has officially entered the prediction market space, launching its sports-focused platform nationwide on Tuesday (Aug 4). Sports-Only Trading FocusUnlike traditional prediction markets, users won’t find contracts on economic data, elections, entertainment, or other non-sports events on Novig. Another key differentiator is its 21+ age requirement, making Novig the only prediction market to enforce this higher age threshold. Competition Heats UpProphetX, a peer in the sports prediction space, secured CFTC regulatory approval on June 11 and is now live. Ahead of its Tuesday launch, the company also secured a major mainstream marketing foothold on July 30, naming itself the Exclusive Official Prediction Market Partner of the New York Mets.