Trump administration sues Utah over Kalshi gambling ban
The Trump administration sued Utah to stop the state’s total ban on gambling from blocking Kalshi’s prediction markets. The case tests whether federal oversight can preempt state gambling laws and could significantly affect the future of event-contract trading in the US.
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