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Judge allows Utah to enforce antigambling laws on Kalshi

The Hill·August 6, 2026·1 min read
Judge allows Utah to enforce antigambling laws on Kalshi

A federal judge in Utah allowed the state to enforce its antigambling laws against Kalshi, rejecting the company's argument that federal commodities law preempts state restrictions on prediction markets. The decision is a notable loss for prediction market firms and the Trump administration in a legal battle with states over authority.

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