Washington Judge Blocks Kalshi’s Betting on Sports, Elections, and More
A King County judge issued a preliminary injunction halting most of Kalshi’s prediction‑market contracts in Washington. The court found the platform likely violates the Washington Gambling Act and Consumer Protection Act by treating bets on sports, elections and other events as gambling. Kalshi must add a residency‑based geofence by Aug. 5, marking a key win for regulators targeting online prediction markets.