States can regulate prediction markets as gambling, federal appeals court rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that states can regulate prediction markets as gambling, affecting Kalshi and other platforms.
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The ruling directly impacts Kalshi, a prediction market platform. The New Republic and Better Markets noted that the decision was made by three Trump-appointed judges.
The ruling sets up a potential legal battle at the Supreme Court, according to CNBC. The court's decision means that Kalshi cannot block Nevada's oversight of sports prediction markets, as stated by Reuters.
The current state is that Kalshi faces increased regulatory scrutiny and potential legal challenges.
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Coverage (11)
- Ninth Circuit backs state regulation for online prediction market sports wagers Axios · 4h ago
- Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated as Gambling, Appeals Court Says The New York Times · 6h ago
- Federal appeals court rules that states can regulate betting markets NBC Sports · 6h ago
- Kalshi can't evade Nevada gambling laws by calling bets "swaps," court rules Ars Technica · 6h ago
- Ninth Circuit rules states can regulate prediction markets as gambling qz.com · 6h ago
- Federal appeals court rules that states can regulate betting markets Yahoo · 6h ago
- Ninth Circuit Tells Kalshi To Stop Pretending Wagers Are Derivatives Better Markets · 6h ago
- Three Trump-Appointed Judges Deliver Major Blow to Kalshi The New Republic · 6h ago
- Kalshi cannot block Nevada oversight of sports prediction markets, US appeals court rules Reuters · 6h ago
- U.S. appeals court rules against prediction markets, sets up likely fight at Supreme Court CNBC · 6h ago
- States can regulate prediction markets as gambling, federal appeals court rules CNN · 6h ago
Quick answers
What was the ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals?
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that states can regulate prediction markets as gambling.
Which platform is directly affected by this ruling?
Kalshi is directly affected by this ruling.
What is the next potential legal step?
The ruling sets up a potential legal battle at the Supreme Court.
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