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Kalshi court losses pile up as judges refuse to block state gambling laws

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Kalshi faces escalating legal challenges in federal courts as judges reject its attempts to block state gambling laws in Connecticut, New York, and Nevada. The firm argues its prediction market products are regulated by the CFTC, not gambling, but Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed a lawsuit claiming state substance over semantics. Trump Jr. serves as Kalshi's advisor in exchange for equity, while the Trump administration publicly supports the firm. The core conflict centers on whether state gambling statutes apply to unregulated prediction markets on a platform offering 'swaps'.

Key points

• Kalshi's prediction market platform allows customers to wager on outcomes of virtually any event, including those prohibited by state gambling laws.
• Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, asserting that state laws focus on substance rather than the platform's regulatory classification.

Context

Kalshi operates a prediction market where users bet on outcomes of various events, including those banned by state gambling laws. The firm argues its products are regulated by the CFTC, not gambling, but state governments are challenging this distinction. The Trump administration has publicly supported Kalshi, with Donald Trump Jr. acting as an advisor in exchange for equity. This legal battle highlights the tension between federal prediction market regulation and state gambling prohibitions.

Limitations

Evidence covers only federal court cases in Connecticut, New York, and Nevada where Kalshi's appeals were rejected. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin's lawsuit is mentioned but no specific court date or outcome is provided. The Trump administration's support is stated as public opinion without specific policy details. The article does not provide Kalshi's equity deal terms or the full scope of state gambling laws challenged.

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