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Judge Orders Kalshi to Stop Offering Most Wagers in Washington

Thursday, August 13, 2026


A judge ordered Kalshi, a prediction market platform, to stop offering most of its contracts in Washington state following a regulatory challenge. Washington state regulators argued the contracts constituted illegal gambling under state law. Kalshi had been offering wagers on events including elections and commodity prices through its platform.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/judge-orders-kalshi-to-stop-offering-most-wagers-in-washington

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