Kalshi Banned in Washington | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Washington just slapped a major legal stop on Kalshi, the prediction betting platform that lets users wager on sports, politics, and entertainment — now banned from operating within the state. A King County judge sided with Washington’s Attorney General, ruling Kalshi likely violated gambling and consumer protection laws, despite claiming federal regulation shields them. The company insists it’s regulated by the CFTC and doesn’t offer markets on war or disasters — but most of its revenue last year came from sports bets. With Nevada already banning Kalshi, Washington gives the company until…