Kalshi and Polymarket lose bids to halt Nevada and Washington gambling cases
Kalshi and Polymarket have lost their bids to halt state enforcement actions in Nevada and Washington. The Ninth Circuit Court allowed these actions to proceed, rejecting the platforms' claims of irreparable harm. As a result, both companies must now navigate regulatory challenges in multiple states while appealing the court's decision.
- ▪The Ninth Circuit denied stays for Kalshi and Polymarket, allowing state-level gambling enforcement actions to continue.
- ▪Nevada and Washington have filed lawsuits against Kalshi, alleging violations of state anti-gambling laws.
- ▪Kalshi and Polymarket argue that their contracts should be regulated federally, but state regulators view them as similar to sports betting.
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