New York sues Kalshi, claiming its unlicensed gambling
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging it operates as an unlicensed gambling business. The suit claims Kalshi’s markets meet the legal definition of gambling and that the platform allows users aged 18 to 20 to bet, contrary to state law requiring bettors to be at least 21. The complaint seeks fines, forfeiture of illegal gains, and restitution for affected members.
- ▪The New York state Attorney General’s office alleges Kalshi is an illegal prediction market exposing New Yorkers to personal and financial risk.
- ▪Kalshi is accused of operating without a license from the New York State Gaming Commission, violating state gambling regulations.
- ▪The lawsuit asserts that Kalshi permits adults aged 18 to 20 to place bets, while New York law mandates a minimum age of 21 for sports betting.
- ▪The legal action seeks monetary penalties, the forfeiture of any illicit profits, and restitution to the platform’s users.
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Home > Tech New York sues Kalshi, claiming it's 'unlicensed gambling' The suit also states that 18- to 20-year-olds can bet on Kalshi, but New York law requires sports bettors to be 21 and over. By Anna Iovine Anna Iovine Associate Editor, Features Anna Iovine is the associate editor of features at Mashable. Previously, as the sex and relationships reporter, she covered topics ranging from dating apps to pelvic pain. Before Mashable, Anna was a social editor at VICE and freelanced for publications such as Slate and the Columbia Journalism Review. Follow her on Bluesky.
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