Appeals court rules that states can regulate Kalshi’s sports prediction markets, dealing another legal blow to platforms

The decision is the second in less than a month by an appeals court that states have a role in regulating sports-related event contracts.

Appeals court rules that states can regulate Kalshi’s sports prediction markets, dealing another legal blow to platforms

TL;DR

  • An appeals court ruled that states can regulate sports-related event contracts.
  • This is the second such decision by an appeals court in less than a month.
  • The ruling affirms the role of states in regulating these types of contracts.