Kalshi Faces Regulatory Setback in Nevada Court Ruling
A federal appeals court ruled against Kalshi, blocking the prediction market platform from avoiding oversight by Nevada's gaming regulators. The decision adds to a growing legal battle over whether states or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) should regulate the industry. The ruling conflicts with an earlier one in New Jersey and increases the likelihood that the Supreme Court will resolve this dispute. The 9th Circuit found Kalshi's sports contracts resemble gambling rather than swaps, rejecting CFTC claims of oversight authority under federal law. Despite legal challenges, Kalshi continues to expand its business, recently partnering with The Weather Company for a weather-trading product expected to reach $1.1 billion in volume by the end of 2026. The regulatory uncertainty has created a fragmented landscape across states like Nevada, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington, which have already imposed restrictions on Kalshi's operations.
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