New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging 'illegal gambling operation'

New York is suing Kalshi, a platform that lets people bet on future events, saying it's running an illegal gambling operation without a license. Kalshi says it has permission to operate, while the state argues otherwise. The case is part of a broader dispute over whether states or the federal government should regulate these prediction markets.

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Fast CompanyLean Left· Jul 31, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

New York sues Kalshi, calling it an ‘illegal gambling operation’

New York TimesLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

New York Sues Kalshi in Latest Bid to Regulate Prediction Markets

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New York sued Kalshi for running an illegal gambling operation

amNewYorkLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

NY sues prediction market Kalshi for $36 billion in move to effectively shut down what they call an ‘illegal gambling operation’

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Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging 'illegal gambling operation'

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New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’

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New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation'

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NY suing Kalshi for running alleged 'illegal gambling operation'

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New York State sues Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling operation targeting under-21 users

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New York Says Kalshi Is Illegal Gambling. Kalshi Says the State Is Trying to Kill Prediction Markets

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Kalshi sued by New York over alleged illegal gambling operation

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Revolver NewsRight· Aug 1, 2026

New York sues Kalshi for alleged ‘illegal gambling operation’…

ReasonLean Right· Jul 31, 2026

New York Wants a $36 Billion Cut From Kalshi, Calling It an 'Illegal Gambling Operation'

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High Point EnterpriseLean Right· Jul 31, 2026

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging 'illegal gambling operation'

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 31, 2026

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging 'illegal gambling operation'

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New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’

Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 31, 2026

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’

Washington ExaminerRight· Jul 31, 2026

New York sues Kalshi for running gambling operation without a permit

The Center SquareLean Right· Jul 31, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

New York sues Kalshi, calling it an 'illegal gambling' operation

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are ‘illegal gambling’

The GuardianLean Left· Jul 31, 2026· ran in 27 outlets

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging 'illegal gambling operation'

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