Arizona's attorney general has brought an illegal gambling charge against Kalshi, according to the report. The allegations include accepting bets in the state without a licence and offering wagers on US elections; the report text does not provide further details on the case.
The charge challenges Kalshi's ability to offer its markets in Arizona and on US elections.
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Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman filed three lawsuits in Franklin Circuit Court alleging that Kalshi and Polymarket offer unlicensed sports betting and that VGW operates an unlawful sweepstakes casino in the state. His office seeks injunctions against the prediction-market companies and the closure of VGW’s websites, among other relief.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has sued Kalshi, alleging it offered unlicensed sports wagering in the state. The complaint says Kalshi lacked gaming operator and manufacturer licences and seeks an injunction to stop its sports-related markets; the allegations have not been established by a court.
New Mexico’s attorney general filed an illegal-gambling lawsuit against prediction-market company Kalshi, according to the report. The available article text provides no further details about the claims or requested relief.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier urged lawmakers to raise the penalty for illegal gambling operations from a misdemeanour to a felony. He said the change would strengthen prosecution and cited links between such operations and other criminal activity; lawmakers would need to enact the change.
Nevada’s Gaming Control Board withdrew criminal charges against Las Vegas handicapper William West Roberts, who was accused of operating an unlicensed gambling business. The board had alleged that casino records showed roughly $8 million in bets laid off at Nevada sportsbooks; Clark County prosecutors reportedly served Roberts notice of an intention to seek a grand jury indictment. Roberts denied operating an illegal betting business and said money he received was for sports-wagering tips.