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Massachusetts court blocks Kalshi sports event contracts from 23 January

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Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Christopher Barry-Smith granted Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s request for a preliminary injunction against Kalshi. It takes effect on 23 January and bars the company from offering sports-related event contracts in the state without the required licence; Kalshi is eligible to appeal.

Kalshi must stop offering sports event contracts in Massachusetts unless it overturns the injunction on appeal.

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Washington court blocks Kalshi sports contracts under preliminary injunction

King County Superior Court Judge John McHale granted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, finding Washington was likely to succeed in its claims that the platform’s sports-related event contracts violate state gambling laws. The injunction is not due to take effect before 5 August, and the court directed the parties to submit proposed terms by 3 August. Kalshi said it disagreed with the court’s interpretation.

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