New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement sent cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi and Robinhood over alleged unauthorised sports wagering in the state. The regulator told the platforms to halt sports wagering and void bets placed by New Jersey residents immediately, according to reports.
The order requires both platforms to stop sports wagering and void wagers made by New Jersey residents.
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An Ingham County court issued a temporary restraining order barring Kalshi from offering, promoting or facilitating online sports betting to people in Michigan, the MGCB said. The order lasts 14 days and requires the company to use third-party geolocation systems to block state residents. The report says violations could incur a $120,000 daily penalty.
Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection said the platforms must stop offering sports event contracts to state residents and comply with cease-and-desist letters. The department said non-compliance could lead to criminal sanctions under state gaming and consumer protection laws. Kalshi said it considers itself subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction.
A Nevada federal judge denied Crypto.com’s request to block the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s order, requiring the company to stop offering sports markets to Nevada users from Monday. Judge Andrew P. Gordon ruled that the markets fall under state gambling law; Crypto.com plans to appeal to the Ninth Circuit.
Maryland's Lottery and Gaming Control Commission sent cease-and-desist letters to Robinhood, Kalshi and Crypto.com, directing them to stop offering sports event contracts in the state. Director John Martin said officials view the contracts as unlicensed sports wagering; the companies were told their markets violate Maryland gaming laws, and the source reports no response from them.
The Illinois Gaming Board issued cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto over sports event contracts offered in Illinois without state authorisation. The board says the activity requires an Illinois sports wagering licence; Kalshi chief executive Takek Mansour said the company plans to challenge state efforts to prohibit the contracts.