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Ohio governor says Kalshi is illegal gambling, vows enforcement
Original: Kalshi is illegal gambling and Ohio will enforce state law following ruling, says DeWine
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has declared that prediction-market platform Kalshi constitutes illegal gambling under state law, saying Ohio will enforce its statutes following a court ruling. The statement signals a renewed state crackdown on the event-contracts platform, escalating a broader national dispute over whether Kalshi's federally regulated derivatives fall under state gambling rules.
Why now: A recent court ruling has prompted DeWine to publicly commit Ohio to enforcing its gambling laws against Kalshi, drawing attention to the unresolved legal fight over prediction markets.
Evidence
- Kalshi is illegal gambling and Ohio will enforce state law following ruling, says DeWine · The Statehouse News Bureau
- Kalshi is illegal gambling and Ohio will enforce state law following ruling, says DeWine · WYSO Public Radio
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