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Washington judge blocks Kalshi’s sports prediction markets

A Washington state court issued a preliminary injunction after finding Kalshi’s sports prediction markets violate state gambling laws.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Regulation

A Washington court granted the state’s request for a preliminary injunction to block Kalshi’s sports prediction markets, citing violations of state gambling laws, according to The Block.

The ruling effectively halts Kalshi’s operations of the sports-focused prediction market in Washington while the legal dispute proceeds.

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The BlockWashington judge blocks Kalshi’s sports prediction markets over state gambling laws

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