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Tribal nations sue Kalshi and Robinhood over prediction markets

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Four tribal nations have filed federal lawsuits against Kalshi and Robinhood, alleging their prediction markets breach federal law and state-tribal exclusivity compacts. Tribal representatives say sports event contracts amount to betting, while the platforms maintain they operate as financial markets and do not conduct business on designated tribal lands.

The cases could affect whether prediction platforms face tribal and state gambling restrictions on sports event contracts.

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Kalshi blocks prediction markets on three California tribal reservations after court ruling

Reportedly, Kalshi restricted access to its prediction markets on three tribal reservations in California. The restrictions followed a federal appeals court finding that its sports contracts likely breach tribal gaming laws.

Kalshi has blocked access to its prediction markets on three tribal reservations in California, the company's attorney Grant Mainland told a federal judge during a status hearing on Thursday. The restrictions follow a federal appeals court finding that Kalshi's sports contracts likely breach tribal gaming laws.

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