Utah defeats Kalshi in federal court. District Judge Robert J. Shelby held that federal commodities law does not override Utah's power to ban gambling within its borders.  Kalshi argued that because it operates a federally registered exchange, Utah could not treat its sports bets as gambling.
Utah defeats Kalshi in federal court - Utah Policy
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