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Ninth Circuit deals blow to Kalshi in Nevada sports betting fight, challenging CFTC’s exclusive jurisdiction claim

The Block·August 28, 2026·1 min read
Ninth Circuit deals blow to Kalshi in Nevada sports betting fight, challenging CFTC’s exclusive jurisdiction claim

An appeals court sided with a lower court ruling that Kalshi failed to show federal law preempts Nevada's authority in a sports betting fight. The decision challenges the CFTC's claim of exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets. Kalshi's sports contracts face state-level hurdles, impacting its operations in Nevada.

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