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Massachusetts court blocks Kalshi sports event contracts pending appeal

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A Suffolk County Superior Court judge granted Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell's request for an injunction against Kalshi, with the order due to take effect on 23 January. The injunction temporarily bars Kalshi from offering sports event contracts in the state; Kalshi says it will appeal and maintains its products fall under federal financial regulation.

Kalshi cannot offer sports event contracts in Massachusetts while its appeal proceeds.

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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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