Meta is building a standalone app that would let users bet on the outcomes of real-world events using artificial intelligence and “play money” — not cash — according to internal documents.
The app would run separate from Facebook and Instagram, Meta’s two flagship platforms. That’s a notable choice. The company has spent years absorbing features into those existing products rather than spinning up new ones, so a dedicated app signals the project is meant to stand on its own.
What the app would do
Users would wager play money on how real-world events turn out. The documents don’t detail what kinds of events would be available — sporting outcomes, political races, economic indicators — or how winners would be determined. No launch date appears in the documents, and Meta hasn’t said publicly when or whether the app will ship.
Prediction markets themselves aren’t new. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket already let users trade on event outcomes, and Polymarket drew significant attention during the 2024 election cycle. Meta’s version, at least as described in the documents, would use play money rather than real-dollar wagers — a design that could sidestep the federal gambling regulations that have tripped up real-money prediction platforms in the past.
Whether AI plays a role in setting odds, summarizing events, or something else isn’t spelled out in what’s been disclosed. The documents describe the app as “AI-powered” without detailing the mechanics.
Meta declined to comment on the specifics. The app’s name, if it has one, hasn’t been made public. Neither has any information about how the play-money economy would work — whether users earn credits, start with a fixed bankroll, or compete on leaderboards.
The documents were dated around June 24, 2026. What happens next with the project isn’t clear.
