Kalshi’s two-win streak ended with a preliminary loss in its lawsuit against Maryland gaming regulators—a shift from prior federal district court rulings and a win for states on the federal preemption issue at the center of...more
Back in February, a limited liability company filed a lawsuit against the five companies licensed to operate online sports betting in the District of Columbia (“District” or “D.C.”). The case invokes an old section of the...more
As some companies in the so-called “predictions market” have begun to offer event futures contracts on sporting events, including the most recent Super Bowl, many observers are questioning whether these offerings are really...more
On Jan. 17, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C. Circuit) heard oral argument in KalshiEx v. CFTC. At issue is KalshiEx LLC’s (Kalshi) ability to list political event contracts for...more
Last week, in West Flagler v. Haaland, the U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to opponents of online tribal sports betting, effectively affirming the D.C. Circuit’s rejection of a challenge to a compact between the...more
On June 3, 2019, a federal court in New Hampshire issued a highly anticipated decision in New Hampshire Lottery Commission et al. v. Barr et al., challenging a recent opinion by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding...more
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