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California tribes win Kalshi injunction; CFTC challenges geographic trading limits
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Fusion42 · 8 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
A federal court issued an injunction preventing Kalshi from offering sports event contracts on California tribal lands, while the CFTC issued guidance challenging geographic trading restrictions, creating tension over tribal sovereignty and gaming authority under IGRA.
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You face conflicting rules as the CFTC pushes to end geographic restrictions that tribal authorities rely on to control gaming on their lands. Winning court orders won’t guarantee compliance if regulator guidance undermines your market access or product geofencing.
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