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Michigan Sues Kalshi Over Unlicensed Sports Betting Site

3/6/2026

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit in Ingham County Circuit Court against Kalshi, alleging it operates an unlicensed online sports betting site and is a common law nuisance.
The suit contends Kalshi violates Michigan's Lawful Sports Betting Act, which requires licensing for online sports betting.
The action is part of a national debate on regulating prediction markets as gambling or financial markets, with Michigan joining Nevada and Massachusetts in actions against Kalshi.

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit in Ingham County Circuit Court against Kalshi, alleging it operates an unlicensed online sports betting site and is a common law nuisance.
The suit contends Kalshi violates Michigan's Lawful Sports Betting Act, which requires licensing for online sports betting.
The action is part of a national debate on regulating prediction markets as gambling or financial markets, with Michigan joining Nevada and Massachusetts in actions against Kalshi.