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9th Circuit sides with states in Kalshi gambling fight, potentially reviving Arizona's prosecution

A federal appeals court ruling revives state power over prediction markets, sparking industry backlash and stock spikes.

By · Published September 1, 2026  08:21 UTC · Updated September 1, 2026  11:44 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: A federal appeals court ruling revives state power over prediction markets, sparking industry backlash and stock spikes.
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Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision that sides with Nevada and other states in a dispute over the regulation of prediction‑market platforms such as Kalshi. CNN framed the outcome as an “all‑out war” between the casino industry and regulators, noting the sector’s alarm at a potential curtailment of prediction‑market revenue. The Nevada Independent reported that the ruling permits Nevada to ban Kalshi and similar platforms, effectively closing the state’s prediction‑market loophole.

CBS News highlighted that the decision gives states a clear win on who governs these markets. Engadget emphasized the legal victory for Nevada, and Newser called it a major triumph for state authority. In the market reaction, Yahoo Finance recorded DraftKings shares climbing nearly 10 % and Flutter Entertainment up 8 % after the court clarified that sports bets are not classified as swaps.

Other jurisdictions are watching the precedent as the federal stance on such platforms remains unsettled, leaving the regulatory landscape in flux.

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What legal issue did the 9th Circuit ruling address?

It determined that states, rather than federal regulators, have authority to regulate prediction‑market platforms like Kalshi.

Which companies’ stocks moved after the ruling and by what amounts?

DraftKings shares rose nearly 10 % and Flutter Entertainment’s stock increased about 8 %, according to Yahoo Finance.

How did the ruling affect Nevada’s regulatory powers?

The Nevada Independent reports the decision allows Nevada to ban Kalshi and similar prediction‑market platforms.

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