
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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Federal regulators are seeking to stop Utah from enforcing gambling laws against Kalshi following criminal charges against the platform and its founders.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing sweeping gambling restrictions, including bans on certain wagers and stricter daily and monthly loss limits.

Polymarket has agreed to stop offering sports prediction markets in Michigan, giving customers until November 25 to close their positions.

Saquon Barkley has exited his Polymarket investment as the NFL maintains stricter prediction market restrictions than other professional sports leagues.

Three major sportsbook operators are withdrawing prediction market offerings from Utah amid escalating legal action against the industry.

Tommy Tuberville says Alabama voters should decide whether to legalize gambling, but he wants any expansion handled through one comprehensive package.

Utah is seeking to block Kalshi's sports event contracts and recover millions in fees following a federal court ruling against the platform.

An Ohio sports bettor has been banned over alleged threats against Blue Jays manager John Schneider during the World Series.

Malik Beasley is expected to plead guilty in December as federal prosecutors pursue an NBA betting scheme involving player props.

CFTC officials and prediction market executives discussed offshore regulation, insider trading, and sports integrity at NEXTPredict.