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Kalshi Battles Ohio Regulators Over Sports Betting Laws

10/10/2025

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Kalshi is intensifying its legal dispute with the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) following a cease-and-desist order for purportedly offering unregulated sports betting.
The company contends it operates under federal regulations and argues that state interference jeopardizes its business.
Kalshi's lawsuit aims to block Ohio from enforcing its gaming laws, asserting that prediction markets should be viewed as commodity trading rather than gambling.
Industry leaders at the Global Gaming Expo are discussing the potential effects of these markets on state revenues and job security.

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Kalshi is intensifying its legal dispute with the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) following a cease-and-desist order for purportedly offering unregulated sports betting.
The company contends it operates under federal regulations and argues that state interference jeopardizes its business.
Kalshi's lawsuit aims to block Ohio from enforcing its gaming laws, asserting that prediction markets should be viewed as commodity trading rather than gambling.
Industry leaders at the Global Gaming Expo are discussing the potential effects of these markets on state revenues and job security.