Kalshi loses appeal, potential Supreme Court case looms

2026-09-27

The 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against prediction market Kalshi. The decision sides with Ohio and Tennessee in regulating sports-event contracts under state laws.

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The 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Kalshi, affirming Ohio and Tennessee's authority to regulate sports-event contracts under state securities laws. The court found these contracts could be viewed as securities, potentially leading to future legal challenges.

Key facts

  • The 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against prediction market Kalshi.
  • The court affirmed Ohio and Tennessee's authority to regulate sports-event contracts under state securities laws.
  • The ruling found that Kalshi's contracts could be viewed as securities.
  • Kalshi had argued its contracts were legal under federal law and not securities.
  • The outcome could lead to further legal challenges, potentially reaching the Supreme Court.

Source: CoinTelegraph

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