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Michigan AG secures new Kalshi block over unlicensed sports betting
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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel won a court injunction further restricting Kalshi from offering sports-related event contracts in the state, citing unlicensed gambling practices. The ruling emphasizes state gambling law jurisdiction over Kalshi's prediction markets, requiring geolocation restrictions to block Michigan residents from illegal sports betting.
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The legal pressure on Kalshi signals tighter state control over prediction markets masquerading as financial products, opening regulatory roadblocks for similar platforms. You need to build compliance into your product to avoid shutdowns from unclear gambling laws.
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