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Arkansas lawsuit challenges Kalshi’s access to sports and election wagering

The complaint, filed in Independence County, says Kalshi let residents as young as 18 wager on sports, elections and entertainment without a state gambling license. Griffin is seeking a declaration that Kalshi broke the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, plus restitution, civil penalties and unpaid taxes.

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin sued Kalshi on November 4, alleging that the platform operated without a state gambling license, according to CoinDesk. The case puts Kalshi’s offerings to Arkansas residents at the center of a state enforcement action.

What the complaint alleges

The complaint, filed in Independence County, says Kalshi allowed residents as young as 18 to wager on sports, elections and entertainment. Those claims are allegations in the lawsuit, not findings by a court.

The licensing accusation spans all three categories, rather than focusing solely on sports wagering. According to CoinDesk, Griffin’s complaint contends that Kalshi offered those wagers without the authorization required by the state.

Remedies sought

Griffin is asking for a declaration that Kalshi violated the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. He is also seeking restitution, civil penalties and unpaid taxes, according to CoinDesk.

What it means for prediction markets

  • State licensing is the central issue: The complaint challenges Kalshi’s ability to offer the identified wagers to Arkansas residents without a state gambling license.
  • The scope extends beyond sports: Elections and entertainment are also included in the allegations, making the case relevant across multiple prediction-market categories.
  • The requested remedies remain unresolved: Restitution, civil penalties and unpaid taxes are demands in the lawsuit, not amounts already awarded.
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