New York sues Kalshi prediction market alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’

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With its lawsuit on Friday, New York joins a growing number of states filing cases against Kalshi and other companies in a dispute with United States President Donald Trump’s administration over who regulates the fast-growing prediction market.

Online prediction market platforms allow people to place bets on wide-ranging subjects such as sports, finance, politics and currents events.