Connecticut Sues Kalshi to Block Sports Event Contracts
Summary
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction to stop Kalshi from offering sports event contracts, alleging they are unlicensed sports wagers. Governor Ned Lamont backed the move, citing consumer and youth risk. Kalshi's head of litigation called the enforcement arbitrary and inconsistent, noting other prediction markets operate in the state. This escalates a months-long legal battle that began with a December 2025 cease-and-desist order and includes a denied preliminary injunction now on appeal to the Second Circuit. The CFTC has separately sued Connecticut and other states, arguing federal oversight preempts state gambling laws. This is the latest in a wave of state actions against Kalshi, following New York's lawsuit and a Washington court order.
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