A Washington state judge issued a preliminary injunction forcing prediction market Kalshi to halt sports betting and other wagers on elections, politics, entertainment, tech, and science within the state. Kalshi, which is unlicensed and unregistered in Washington, must implement geofencing restrictions by September 2 or face penalties of up to $120,000 per day.
Background
Kalshi is a regulated prediction market operated by Kalshi Holdings, which has faced scrutiny over its legal status in various states regarding whether it qualifies as a legitimate prediction market or an illegal sportsbook. The CFTC oversees Kalshi as a derivatives exchange, creating jurisdictional tension with state gambling regulators.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Aug 15, 2026 at 01:13 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10