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Ninth Circuit Says Kalshi Sports Contracts Aren't Swaps, Splitting With Third Circuit
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Ninth Circuit ruled that Kalshi's sports contracts are not swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act, allowing Nevada to enforce its gaming laws, in contrast to the Third Circuit's opposite ruling protecting similar contracts under federal jurisdiction.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 28 Aug 2026 and 29 Aug 2026.
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This split ruling means you must treat prediction market products differently depending on the state. Nevada enforcement risk just rose sharply, so plan for stronger state-level gaming compliance if you operate or expand there.
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4 sources · first reported 28 Aug 2026 · latest 29 Aug 2026
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