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Arkansas Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Gambling, Joining Other States

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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has sued KalshiEX LLC and Kalshi Inc., alleging the prediction market platform provided illegal, unregulated gambling services to state residents in violation of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The lawsuit places Arkansas among a growing number of states that have taken legal action against Kalshi. According to The Block, the complaint also alleges that Kalshi’s alleged illegal gambling operations caused mental harm. These claims remain the attorney general’s allegations and have not been finally adjudicated by a court.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 11/5/2026

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Arkansas Sues Prediction Market Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Platform
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationNov 5, 17:11report-time onlyrevised

    阿肯色州起诉预测市场平台 Kalshi

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    Arkansas
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    起诉
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    Kalshi
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    The Block ↗Report pageOriginal / first version
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    Nov 5, 16:26
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    Nov 5, 17:11
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    Nov 5, 18:28
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    Nov 5, 18:40
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    Arkansas Sues Prediction Market Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Platform

    Report first recorded Nov 5, 18:40

    Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin sued KalshiEX LLC and Kalshi Inc., alleging the prediction market operates an illegal, unregulated gambling platform for state residents in violation of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The state seeks restitution, penalties, taxes, and an injunction. The lawsuit is part of a broader multi-state crackdown on prediction markets, with federal courts split over whether states or the CFTC have jurisdiction.

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    Arkansas sues prediction market platform Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling operations causing mental harm

    Report first recorded Nov 5, 17:11

    Arkansas has filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging its illegal gambling operations cause mental harm. The suit adds Arkansas to a growing number of states taking legal action against the platform.

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