Kentucky files lawsuits against prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket
The Block·
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Kentucky files lawsuits against prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging they offer unlicensed sports gambling and bypass local regulations. The lawsuits claim the platforms facilitate betting on sports events, violating state laws. This move aims to regulate the platforms and protect consumers. Market implications are uncertain, but could impact the prediction market industry's growth.
The lawsuits claim prediction market platforms have been offering unlicensed sports gambling in the state while bypassing local regulations.