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Kalshi Ordered to Halt Sports Bets and Other Wagers in Washington
WHY IT MATTERS
This development highlights the ongoing regulatory challenges faced by prediction markets and online gambling platforms, particularly in states with strict gaming laws.
What happened
A state court in Washington has issued a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, ordering the platform to stop offering sports gambling and various other wagers.
The court found that Kalshi's ads claiming 'legal betting' in Washington state were misleading, as the platform is not licensed by the state Gambling Commission and is not registered to conduct business in the state.
Kalshi must implement geofencing solutions by August 19 and September 2 to comply with the order.
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State judge orders Kalshi to stop offering sports bets and other wagers
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- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Aug 14, 2026, 8:30 PM
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