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‘History reveals no evidence’ Congress intended to preempt gambling laws, judge says in Kalshi case

The Block|RT Watson|March 10, 2026 at 06:56 PM

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🤖AI Summary

An Ohio judge denied Kalshi's motion for an injunction in the prediction market platform's lawsuit against state gaming authorities. The judge ruled that there is no historical evidence showing Congress intended to preempt state gambling laws.

Key Takeaways

→Kalshi's legal challenge against Ohio gaming authorities suffered a setback with the denial of their injunction motion.
→The judge found no historical evidence that Congress intended to preempt state gambling laws.
→This ruling could impact how prediction markets operate under state-level gambling regulations.
→The decision may set a precedent for other prediction market platforms facing similar regulatory challenges.
→Kalshi will need to pursue alternative legal strategies or comply with state gambling regulations.

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