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Kalshi faces 14 illegal gambling charges in Utah over sports bets

The Cryptonomist·October 29, 2026·1 min read
Kalshi faces 14 illegal gambling charges in Utah over sports bets

Utah filed 14 illegal gambling charges against Kalshi and its two co-founders on October 28, 2026. The prediction market operator argues its contracts fall under federal, not state, oversight. The criminal case follows a civil lawsuit seeking to block Kalshi from accepting Utah bets and recover profits.

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