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States restrict sweepstakes casinos through bans and enforcement actions

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Several US states moved to prohibit or restrict sweepstakes casinos, with Montana, Connecticut and New York passing bans, according to the report. Louisiana sent cease-and-desist orders to 40 offshore and sweepstakes operators after its governor vetoed a proposed ban; Maryland, Delaware and Mississippi also issued such letters. The report said its review found operators withdrawing from some states, but did not confirm whether each brand applied its stated restrictions.

Operators must assess state-specific access as bans and enforcement actions prompt withdrawals from several markets.

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Appeals courts deny Kalshi protection from state enforcement in three states

The Ninth Circuit on 3 November declined to rehear Kalshi’s challenge to Nevada’s treatment of its sports markets. Separately, the Second Circuit denied injunction requests by Kalshi and Coinbase, allowing authorities in New York and Connecticut to continue enforcement while appeals proceed; Kalshi has 90 days to seek Supreme Court review of the Nevada ruling.

The Ninth Circuit declined Kalshi's requests for a panel rehearing and a rehearing en banc concerning its Nevada ruling. Separately, the Second Circuit denied injunctions sought by Kalshi and Coinbase that would have stopped states enforcing gambling laws against their sports event contracts while the appeals continue.

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