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A federal judge said claims challenging DraftKings’ paid daily fantasy sports in California are likely to survive dismissal, potentially setting up a fight over whether the games can continue in the state.
The Sports Betting Alliance says 2026 delivered uneven legislative results, but growing state-level debate over legalization, taxes, and market restrictions could shape a busier 2027.
Kalshi has asked the Second Circuit for emergency relief to shield its sports-related contracts from New York regulators, who have agreed to pause enforcement only through July 30.
Crypto.com’s prediction market platform OG has sued Washington’s attorney general, seeking to block any state enforcement against its event-contract business after a judge issued a preliminary injunction against Kalshi in the state.
The CFTC’s proposed rule on prediction markets is nearing its public comment deadline, with gaming-related event contracts and sports integrity coordination among the main issues raised for commenters.
Lottery organizations in North America and globally are escalating their push against prediction markets, arguing that sports and event contracts should be regulated as wagers rather than financial products.
