CFTC Excludes Sportsbook Wagers From Swaps While Proposing Federal Treatment for Event Contracts
On Oct. 9 the CFTC issued an interim final rule saying sportsbook wagers and casino games are not swaps, and…
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CBS Sports Runs Kalshi and Polymarket Promo Codes as CBS News Adds Kalshi Election Data
CBS Sports' NFL Week 5 previews, including Ravens vs. Falcons on Sunday Night Football, carry a $55 Kalshi code and…
Kalshi Prices Colts Near 66% Against Commanders Before London Kickoff
Kalshi traders priced the Colts at 67% to beat a Daniels-less Commanders in London on Oct. 4, while sports and…
Kalshi Remains Available in Florida as Sixth Circuit Ruling Raises Sports-Contract Risk
Florida has passed no law blocking Kalshi, but the Sixth Circuit's September 2026 ruling for Ohio and Tennessee, plus Gov.…
DeFi Rate’s October 3 NFL Table Put Bengals at 85 Cents for Week 5
Kalshi's Week 5 NFL moneyline contracts, quoted October 3, make Cincinnati the biggest favorite at 85 cents against Miami. Dallas…
Illinois Judge Blocks Licensing Rules for Kalshi Sports Contracts, Leaves Fee Fight Open
Judge Martha Pacold of the Northern District of Illinois granted Kalshi, Coinbase and the CFTC partial preliminary injunctions on Oct.…
Illinois Judge Blocks Sports-Wagering License Rules for Kalshi Contracts, Leaves Tax Fight Open
U.S. District Judge Martha Pacold on Oct. 2 partially granted preliminary injunctions sought by Kalshi, Coinbase and the CFTC, barring…
Sixth Circuit Denies Kalshi Injunctions in Ohio and Tennessee, Extending Split Over Sports Event Contracts
The Sixth Circuit ruled unanimously that Ohio and Tennessee can enforce state gambling laws against Kalshi's sports contracts, splitting from…
Sixth Circuit Lets Ohio and Tennessee Enforce Gambling Laws Against Kalshi Sports Contracts
The Sixth Circuit ruled Sept. 26 that Ohio and Tennessee can regulate Kalshi under state gambling law, a third straight…
Michigan Court Blocks Kalshi Sports Contracts With $500,000-a-Day Penalty
Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina granted a preliminary injunction September 2 blocking KalshiEx from offering sports event contracts…