Inspired By Zohran Mamdani? Polymarket, Kalshi Roll Out 'Free Grocery' Gambits For New Yorkers

Group 1 - Polymarket, a prediction market platform, is set to launch "The Polymarket," a physical store offering free groceries in New York City, with a grand opening on February 12 [2][3] - The store will operate for a limited time, from Thursday through Sunday, although the exact address has not been disclosed [2] - Polymarket has also made a $1 million donation to Food Bank For NYC, a nonprofit organization focused on hunger relief [3][4] Group 2 - Kalshi, another prediction market platform, recently hosted a free groceries event at Westside Market, covering up to $50 per person [4] - The initiatives by Polymarket and Kalshi have inspired other companies to participate in similar efforts [5] - The announcements from both companies align with Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal for city-owned grocery stores aimed at providing affordable food in underserved areas [5] Group 3 - Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are gaining popularity for speculating on a wide range of topics, including geopolitics, sports, and economic trends [6]