Kalshi sues Illinois, Pritzker over state bill implementing prediction markets regulatory regime

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Kalshi sues Illinois, Pritzker over state bill implementing prediction markets regulatory regime

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Kalshi is suing the state of Illinois and Governor Pritzker over a new law establishing a regulatory regime for prediction markets, with 500+ businesses potentially impacted. The law requires prediction markets to obtain licenses and pay fees, sparking concerns about over-regulation and stifling innovation in the industry, affecting the future of prediction markets.

Kalshi is taking the state of Illinois to court over its new law that establishes a regulatory regime for prediction markets.