Washington Judge Rules Kalshi's Sports Contracts Are Illegal Gambling
King County's John McHale ruled Monday that Kalshi 'offers illegal gambling' and solicits Washington bettors, rejecting its federal preemption defense.
- Judge McHale wrote Kalshi 'offers illegal gambling activities' and solicits bets from Washington consumers directly.
- States have now won 19 of 23 nationwide rulings against Kalshi's sports event contracts.
- Injunction takes effect August 5, after the court reviews further filings by August 3.
Why it matters: Nineteen rulings out of twenty-three say the same thing: renaming a bet a contract does not change what it is.
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