Sixth Circuit rules Ohio and Tennessee can apply gambling laws to Kalshi sports contracts
The appeals court held that Kalshi's sports event contracts fall outside the CFTC's swap definition, handing states regulatory authority and deepening a federal
VitalLaw.com · +15 outlets
Kalshi in talks to raise $1B at $40B valuation, with Sequoia and Wellington set to lead
The reported round would roughly double Kalshi's valuation even as it absorbs a major appellate loss on state gambling oversight.
blockhead.co · +10 outlets
Reuters: prediction markets' push into US stocks raises regulatory alarm bells
Regulators including the SEC and CFTC are scrutinizing event contracts tied to equity prices as platforms expand beyond sports and politics.
Reuters · +6 outlets
Trump administration preparing crackdown on prediction market promotions
Federal agencies are said to be weighing action against promotional practices by prediction market platforms.
Front Office Sports · +4 outlets
CFTC sues states over Kalshi and Polymarket, with Trump Jr. backing the effort
The federal agency's litigation against state regulators sets up a preemption battle over prediction market oversight.
readsludge.com · +14 outlets
New York and Polymarket clash over who regulates prediction markets in the state
The dispute centers on whether state gaming authorities or federal regulators have jurisdiction over Polymarket's offerings.
Spectrum News · +14 outlets
Polymarket hires Goldman Sachs' Lisa Mantil as prediction market scrutiny mounts
Polymarket is adding senior financial talent from Wall Street as regulators increase oversight of the sector.
Cryptopolitan · +1 outlets
Casinos, unions and tribes unite against prediction markets at G2E
Gaming industry stakeholders used the G2E conference to push back on prediction market operators encroaching on sports betting.
Casino.com · +9 outlets
CFTC's Behnam warns of court fight as prediction markets face legal battles
The CFTC chair signaled extended litigation over jurisdiction as state and federal authorities press competing claims.
Coin Gabbar · +4 outlets
Ohio Gov. DeWine vows to hold Kalshi accountable after court ruling
Ohio's governor said the state will enforce its gambling laws against Kalshi following the Sixth Circuit decision.
Ohio Capital Journal
Arizona moves to restart its legal fight against Kalshi
Arizona is seeking to revive litigation over Kalshi's sports contracts, adding to the patchwork of state challenges.
Gambling News · +14 outlets
NCPG split over Kalshi membership as prediction markets divide problem gambling advocates
The National Council on Problem Gambling is divided on whether prediction market platforms should be members.
readwrite.com · +1 outlets
Professors urge IRS to clarify prediction market tax treatment
Tax scholars are pressing the IRS to resolve uncertainty over how prediction market winnings should be reported.
Gambling Insider
Roundup: state-by-state legal status of Kalshi and Polymarket across all 50 states
CBS Sports compiled where the two largest prediction market platforms may legally operate following recent court rulings.
CBS Sports · +10 outlets
Smarkets outlines US prediction market plans leveraging betting exchange experience
The UK betting exchange operator plans a US launch with a new brand, adding competition in the prediction market sector.
Covers.com
Supreme Court weighs immigrant detention, gambling and Ten Commandments cases
The justices' docket includes a gambling-related case among other high-profile disputes on the term's calendar.
KELO-AM · +5 outlets
Industry panel at G2E says teamwork is critical to preserving game integrity
Gaming executives discussed coordination among operators and regulators on integrity and compliance issues.
ingame.com
City Journal argues the legal fight over prediction markets is heating up
The commentary piece examines the expanding jurisdictional battle between federal regulators and states over prediction markets.
City Journal Substack