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Michigan court bars Kalshi from offering or advertising sports betting

Enforcement & compliance

A Michigan court issued a temporary restraining order barring Kalshi from offering or advertising online sports betting in the state while the Attorney General’s lawsuit proceeds. The case alleges that Kalshi’s event contracts amount to unlicensed sports betting under Michigan law; a federal court had remanded the lawsuit to state court after Kalshi sought to move it. The order remains in place pending further proceedings.

Kalshi cannot offer or advertise its sports betting platform in Michigan while the state’s licensing dispute proceeds.

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Washington court bars Kalshi sports contracts while allowing financial markets

Reportedly, a King County judge amended an injunction on 13 August restricting Kalshi's Washington event contracts. The order prohibits sports and several other categories but excludes commodities, climate, economics and finance. Kalshi must introduce initial customer controls by 19 August and GeoComply screening by 2 September; it continues to contest Washington's authority.

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