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Ninth Circuit Sides With Nevada, Rules Kalshi Sports Contracts Are Gambling — Not Federal 'Swaps'

Published

29 August 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Ninth Circuit ruled that Kalshi's sports contracts are sports bets subject to state gambling law, not federally regulated swaps, affirming Nevada's authority to regulate these contracts and deepening a legal split with the Third Circuit.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 11 sources have reported it between 28 Aug 2026 and 25 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

States like Nevada now hold stronger regulatory power over sports betting platforms labelled as swaps, forcing fintech founders in prediction markets to prepare for varied state gambling regulations and potential federal preemption challenges.

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11 sources · first reported 28 Aug 2026 · latest 25 Sep 2026

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