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Novig sues Wisconsin to block state gambling rules for prediction markets

Regulation

Novig filed a federal lawsuit against Wisconsin on 14 August, asking a court to prevent the state from applying its gambling laws to the company’s sports event contracts. The company argues that its federally regulated status protects its platform from state rules and seeks an expedited preliminary injunction.

The case could affect whether prediction market operators face state gambling regulation when offering sports event contracts.

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Kalshi asks Arizona federal court to block state enforcement over prediction markets

Kalshi filed a complaint in federal court in Arizona on 12 March, seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against potential state enforcement, the company said. Arizona gaming officials had warned that its offerings could constitute unlicensed wagering and issued a cease-and-desist notice last year. Kalshi argues federal derivatives law takes precedence over state gambling rules.

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