Trump admin sues Utah to save Kalshi from the state's total ban on gambling

Trump admin sues Utah to save Kalshi from the state's total ban on gambling

The Trump administration is trying to stop Utah from enforcing its gambling ban against Kalshi, making Utah the 10 th state sued by the US government agency that regulates prediction markets.

Utah, which prohibits gambling, sued Kalshi in a state court last week. Utah's lawsuit seeks an order prohibiting Kalshi from offering bets on sports, elections, politics, and other events.

“Kalshi runs an online casino in Utah and calls it a prediction market. That violates Utah law,” Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, a Republican, said last week. “Not only do our state laws ban gambling but Utah is one of only two states where gambling is also prohibited under the state constitution. For 130 years, Utah has been clear: gambling has no place here, and we will enforce our laws.”

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