Utah Backs Ruling Letting State Enforce Gambling Laws Against Kalshi, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight
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Updated · KUTV 2News · Aug 6
Utah Backs Ruling Letting State Enforce Gambling Laws Against Kalshi, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight
1 articles · Updated · KUTV 2News · Aug 6
Summary
A federal ruling gave Utah authority to enforce its gambling laws against prediction markets, a decision state Representative Joseph Elison called a win that could curb Kalshi’s operations in the state.
Elison said Utah’s long-standing anti-gambling stance was upheld and argued state law should govern platforms that let users wager on future events.
Kalshi plans to appeal, and Elison said he expects the dispute to continue and could eventually reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
Utah’s most recent legislative session also broadened the state’s definition of gambling to cover prop bets, a change Elison said strengthens the state’s legal position.
Elison framed the fight beyond court strategy, arguing prediction markets can fuel addictive behavior and serve as a gateway to habitual gambling.