Kalshi Faces Restrictions on Prediction Markets in Washington
Kalshi has been ordered by a Washington court to halt most of its prediction market offerings, including sports and political wagers, while allowing markets related to commodities and finance to continue. The CFTC has mandated that Kalshi operate under federal regulations despite these restrictions, which include implementing geofencing measures by specified deadlines.
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Kalshi ordered to stop broad range of prediction markets in Washington
Kalshi must implement initial geofencing by Aug. 19 and a GeoComply multi-source geofencing system by Sept. 2.
Kalshi ordered to stay open despite Washington ban
The CFTC has ordered Kalshi to continue operating under federal rules as a Washington judge restricted seven contract categories and set two geofencing deadlines for the prediction market. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on Aug. 11 that it had…
Kalshi Ordered to Block Washington Bets Days After CFTC Backed It
A King County judge gave the exchange until August 19 to stop offering sports, election and politics wagers in the state.
Washington court orders Kalshi to halt most prediction market offerings in state
The Washington court, however, allows Kalshi to continue offering commodities, climate, economics and finance-related markets in the state.


