Kentucky Sues Kalshi, Polymarket as Prediction Market Legal Battle Swells

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Kentucky is suing Kalshi and Polymarket, the US's top prediction market platforms, for allegedly running illegal sports betting operations, joining a growing stack of states taking action. At least 10 states have now launched investigations or lawsuits against prediction markets. This intensifies the regulatory battle, potentially impacting the platforms' ability to operate freely.