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Letitia James seeks court enforcement of Kalshi subpoena over advertising

The verified petition, filed in New York County Supreme Court, says Kalshi has produced zero documents under a September 25 subpoena probing potential fraud and deceptive advertising. The investigation covers marketing materials, payments to influencers on Discord and TikTok, and the role of Kalshi's affiliated trading arm and third-party market makers.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has petitioned to enforce a subpoena against Kalshi as part of an investigation into potential fraud and deceptive advertising, according to Gizmodo.

The verified petition was filed in New York County Supreme Court. It says Kalshi has produced zero documents in response to a September 25 subpoena.

Investigation extends beyond marketing materials

According to Gizmodo, the investigation covers Kalshi’s marketing materials and payments to influencers on Discord and TikTok. Those areas put both the platform’s advertising and its paid promotional relationships within the inquiry’s scope.

The investigation also examines the role of Kalshi’s affiliated trading arm and third-party market makers. The supplied account does not detail particular transactions or conduct involving those participants.

Enforcement request is not a finding

The petition seeks court enforcement of the document demand. The allegations concern potential fraud and deceptive advertising; the supplied reporting does not describe a court ruling on the petition or a finding of wrongdoing.

What it means for prediction markets

  • Document production is the immediate issue: The petition asks the court to enforce the September 25 subpoena, with zero documents produced, according to the filing.
  • Promotion is under scrutiny: Marketing materials and influencer payments on Discord and TikTok are among the subjects investigators are examining.
  • Trading relationships are also in scope: The inquiry includes Kalshi’s affiliated trading arm and third-party market makers, but the supplied account establishes no misconduct by either.
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