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Ninth Circuit rejects Kalshi's logic, sides with Nevada on regulation of sports betting
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Ninth Circuit Court affirmed that Nevada's gaming regulations apply to Kalshi's sports betting platform, rejecting Kalshi's claim that the Commodity Exchange Act preempts state law by granting exclusive regulatory authority to the CFTC over sports event contracts.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 28 Aug 2026 and 29 Aug 2026.
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You face clearer state-level regulatory risks in sports betting fintech after the Ninth Circuit rejected federal preemption claims. Adjust your compliance approach now to avoid state enforcement actions that supersede CFTC jurisdiction.
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2 sources · first reported 28 Aug 2026 · latest 29 Aug 2026
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