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Attorney outlines US disputes over sports prediction markets

Regulation

An interview with attorney Stephen Piepgrass examined US disputes over whether sports event contracts fall under federal or state gambling rules. Piepgrass said New York had agreed to pause enforcement against Kalshi until a court rules on its preliminary injunction motion; briefing was expected to conclude by 15 December, followed by a hearing.

The pending court decision could affect how prediction-market platforms and state gambling regulators approach sports event contracts.

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Missouri attorney general orders six prediction markets to stop sports contracts

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway ordered Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com, Novig, Underdog and Robinhood to comply with state sports wagering laws or stop offering sports event contracts in Missouri. The companies have 30 days to confirm compliance; the state says the contracts require Missouri Gaming Commission licences, and Robinhood disputes the state’s position.

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