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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jacques Billeaud

Judge rejects bid to stop Arizona’s prosecution of Kalshi on wagering charges

US Arizona Kalshi - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A federal judge has denied a request from prediction market operator Kalshi to bar Arizona prosecutors from moving forward with a criminal case, alleging the company is operating an illegal betting platform in the state.

In a decision Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Michael Liburdi also denied Kalshi’s request for a ruling saying federal law trumps Arizona’s gambling laws. Liburdi said it's too early in the case for him to rule on that issue.

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