CFTC, DOJ Seek to Block Utah's Criminal Charges Against Kalshi
Federal regulators are seeking to stop Utah from enforcing gambling laws against Kalshi following criminal charges against the platform and its founders.
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CFTC, DOJ Seek to Block Utah's Criminal Charges Against Kalshi
Federal regulators are seeking to stop Utah from enforcing gambling laws against Kalshi following criminal charges against the platform and its founders.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing sweeping gambling restrictions, including bans on certain wagers and stricter daily and monthly loss limits.
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Grant is an industry news expert who covers legislative news, financial updates, and general industry trends. As a veteran of the gambling industry, Grant has experience in the world of casinos, sports betting, and iGaming.
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Richard started writing as a teenager before breaking into sports coverage professionally in 2015, then entered the iGaming space in 2018 covering news, reviews, bonuses, sweepstakes casinos, legal, and more.
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