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Massachusetts Challenges Kalshi’s Sports Prediction Markets in Legal Showdown
Massachusetts Challenges Kalshi’s Sports Prediction Markets in Legal Showdown
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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has launched a legal offensive against Kalshi, alleging the prediction market platform's sports contracts constitute illegal gambling. The September 12 lawsuit in Suffolk Superior Court marks a critical juncture for the CFTC-regulated platform as it expands its controversial sports offerings nationwide.
Kalshi maintains its contracts differ fundamentally from sports betting, operating under federal derivatives oversight rather than state gambling laws. This clash highlights the growing tension between innovative financial products and traditional regulatory frameworks, with Massachusetts emphasizing consumer protection concerns over unregulated wagering.
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