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Kentucky attorney general sues Kalshi, Polymarket and VGW over alleged gambling

Enforcement & compliance

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.

The cases could restrict three companies’ gambling operations in Kentucky if the court grants the requested relief.

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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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