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Kalshi Ordered to Shut Down Washington Gambling | Boise News
A Washington state judge has ordered Kalshi, the online prediction betting platform, to shut down sports and election wagers for residents in the state — or face legal consequences — after ruling the company likely violates gambling laws. With a September 2nd deadline, Kalshi must deploy geofencing tech to block these bets, following a March lawsuit by the state attorney general. While commodity and financial bets remain legal, Kalshi is now banned from offering wagers on entertainment, culture, tech, and science. The judge cited rising gambling addiction risks, while Kalshi argues it’s…
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