Prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi have launched free grocery campaigns in New York City as state lawmakers consider regulations that could impact their operations. Polymarket announced the opening of "New York's first free grocery store" on February 12 and donated $1 million to the Food Bank For New York City. Meanwhile, Kalshi hosted a free grocery event at a Manhattan supermarket, covering shoppers' bills for a limited time. These initiatives coincide with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal for city-run, non-profit grocery stores aimed at reducing food costs. Although the mayor lacks direct authority over prediction market regulations, his affordability agenda has become a significant political topic. Concurrently, state lawmakers are advancing legislation, including the ORACLE Act, which could restrict prediction contracts and require state licenses for market operators, citing concerns over gambling and market manipulation.