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FEDERAL PREEMPTION—U.S.: State lawmakers urge Supreme Court to maintain ...

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25 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

State lawmakers represented by the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) urged the U.S. Supreme Court to grant New Jersey's petition challenging a Third Circuit ruling that blocked state enforcement of gaming laws on sports-related contracts traded on Kalshi's exchange, emphasizing states' traditional authority over gambling regulation.

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U.S. sports betting and prediction market founders must prepare for a potential Supreme Court decision that could affirm state authority over these markets and prevent federal override, shaping where and how you operate legally.

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