Washington Judge Orders Kalshi to Geofence Sports and Election Betting
A judge from the King County Superior Court has issued a definitive ruling that prohibits Kalshi, a platform for prediction markets, from providing markets related to sports, elections, politics, entertainment, culture, and technology to individuals in Washington state. The court determined that Kalshi breached the state's Gambling Act and Consumer Protection Act. The ruling requires the implementation of geofencing to prevent users in Washington from accessing these markets. This legal action was initiated by the state, which contended that Kalshi's services amounted to illegal gambling. Kalshi, which operates within the United States, is obligated to adhere to this order, which could impact its Washington operations. The company has yet to release a statement regarding the ruling.
Key facts
- King County Superior Court judge issued a final order against Kalshi.
- Kalshi must stop offering prediction markets on sports, elections, politics, entertainment, culture, and technology to Washington state residents.
- The court found Kalshi violated Washington's Gambling Act and Consumer Protection Act.
- The order requires geofencing to block Washington state users.
- Kalshi is a prediction market platform.
- The ruling is final, but an appeal is possible.
- The source URL is from Quartz (qz.com).
- The exact date of the order is not mentioned in the source.
Entities
Institutions
- Kalshi
- King County Superior Court
- Washington State Gambling Act
- Washington State Consumer Protection Act
Locations
- Washington
- United States
Sources
- Quartz —