NY Attorney General sues Kalshi, seeks $36 billion and shutdown

NY Attorney General sues Kalshi, seeks $36 billion and shutdown

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New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit in Manhattan on July 31 seeking an injunction and $36 billion in penalties against prediction-market platform Kalshi, alleging the service operates as an illegal gambling operation. According to ESPN, the earlier filing also accused Kalshi of running an illegal gambling business and demanded substantial fines. The suit, which also involves the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the New York State Gaming Commission, aims to shut down the platform and recover damages for alleged violations of state gambling laws.

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Letitia James Kalshi Kathy Hochul Commodity Futures Trading Commission New York State Gaming Commission

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Manhattan, New York, United States New York, United States

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August 02, 2026
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New York Attorney General sues Kalshi, seeking $36 billion over alleged illegal sports prediction markets
New York Attorney General sues Kalshi, seeking $36 billion over alleged illegal sports prediction markets

nbcsports.com • 02 Aug 15:17

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against prediction-market platform Kalshi, accusing it of operating an illegal gambling operation and demanding billions in penalties.

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August 01, 2026
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New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi, seeks $36 billion and shutdown
New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi, seeks $36 billion and shutdown

gothamist.com • 01 Aug 16:46

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit alleging that Kalshi operates as an illegal gambling platform, requesting an injunction and $36 billion in penalties.

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July 31, 2026
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New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi, calling it illegal gambling operation
New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi, calling it illegal gambling operation

AP News • 31 Jul 16:41

New York Attorney General and Governor filed a lawsuit seeking $36 billion in damages, alleging Kalshi operates without a state gambling license and violates gambling laws.

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New York Attorney General sues Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling operation
New York Attorney General sues Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling operation

ESPN • 31 Jul 16:28

New York filed a lawsuit against prediction-market platform Kalshi, claiming its services constitute illegal gambling and seeking billions in penalties.

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New York sues Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling operation
New York sues Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling operation

The Guardian • 31 Jul 14:32

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against prediction-market platform Kalshi, seeking forfeiture of profits, restitution and fines, claiming the company operates without a state gambling license.

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New York Attorney General sues prediction-market platform Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling
New York Attorney General sues prediction-market platform Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling

CNBC • 31 Jul 12:41

New York filed a lawsuit accusing Kalshi of operating without a state gaming license and seeking an injunction, penalties and restitution for users.

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New York Attorney General Sues Prediction Market Kalshi Over Alleged Gambling Law Violations
New York Attorney General Sues Prediction Market Kalshi Over Alleged Gambling Law Violations

CNN • 31 Jul 10:36

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, claiming the platform operates without a state gambling license and allows under-age participation, seeking an injunction and penalties.

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