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Federal appeals court backs tribal authority in Kalshi sports-betting dispute
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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
A federal appeals court ruled that Kalshi's online sports event contracts likely violate the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) when accessed from tribal lands, supporting tribal authority over gaming on those lands. The court rejected Kalshi's claim that federal commodities law displaces tribal gaming law and sent the case back for further proceedings.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 11 sources have reported it between 28 Aug 2026 and 25 Sep 2026.
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You face growing regulatory constraints if your fintech product involves sports-event contracts accessed on tribal lands. Tribal gaming authority just gained legal backing that can block your offerings in these markets.
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11 sources · first reported 28 Aug 2026 · latest 25 Sep 2026
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