Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Company

Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026

Timeline

  1. TRO Expiration

    The 14-day temporary restraining order is set to expire unless extended or converted to a preliminary injunction.

  2. TRO Expiration

    The 14-day temporary restraining order is set to expire unless extended or converted to an injunction.

  3. Expected Hearing

    The 14-day TRO window expires, likely leading to a hearing on a preliminary injunction.

  4. Mid-Point Review

    Expected legal filings from Kalshi's counsel at Sidley Austin to challenge the order.

  5. TRO Issued

    Judge Woodbury signs the order blocking Kalshi operations in Nevada after NGCB filing.

  6. Public Disclosure

    The Nevada Gaming Control Board provides a copy of the order to the media; Kalshi declines to comment.

  7. TRO Issued

    Judge Jason D. Woodbury signs the order blocking Kalshi in Nevada.

  8. TRO Issued

    Judge Jason D. Woodbury signs a temporary restraining order against Kalshi in Carson City.

  9. Regulator Statement

    Nevada Gaming Control Board confirms the order, citing lack of state gaming licensure.

  10. Judge Michael Liburdi denies Kalshi's request to block state action.

  11. Truth Social scheduled to launch its crypto-based prediction market.

  12. Criminal Charges Filed

    Arizona AG Kris Mayes files 20-count document against Kalshi.

  13. TRO Denied

    Judge Michael Liburdi denies Kalshi's request to block state action.

  14. Kalshi Response

    Spokesperson Elisabeth Diana dismisses charges as meritless and an attempt to circumvent federal court.

  15. Criminal Charges Filed

    Arizona AG Kris Mayes files 20 criminal counts against Kalshi.

  16. Injunction Denied

    Judge Michael Liburdi denies Kalshi's request to block state-level legal actions.

  17. Criminal Charges Filed

    Arizona AG Kris Mayes files a 20-count criminal indictment against Kalshi.

  18. Federal Support

    The Trump administration signals a pro-prediction market regulatory stance.

  19. Federal Court Victory

    Kalshi wins the right to offer election contracts following a battle with the CFTC.

Stories mentioning Commodity Futures Trading Commission 8

regulation Neutral

Nevada Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Kalshi Over Licensing

A Nevada state judge has temporarily barred prediction market Kalshi from operating within the state following a complaint by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The regulator argues that Kalshi's event contracts for sports, elections, and entertainment constitute unlicensed gaming, setting up a jurisdictional clash between state gaming laws and federal commodities regulation.

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regulation Neutral

Nevada Judge Halts Kalshi Operations Over Gaming License Dispute

A Nevada state judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Kalshi, siding with state regulators who argue the prediction market operates as unlicensed gambling. The move sets up a high-stakes legal battle over whether federal CFTC oversight preempts state-level gaming regulations.

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regulation Neutral

Nevada Judge Issues Temporary Ban on Kalshi Over Gaming License Dispute

A Nevada state judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Kalshi Inc., halting its prediction market operations in the state for up to two weeks. The move follows a challenge by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which argues that Kalshi's contracts constitute unlicensed gambling rather than federally regulated commodities trading.

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regulation Bearish

Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi in Prediction Market Escalation

Arizona has filed 20 criminal charges against Kalshi, alleging the platform operates an illegal gambling business by offering bets on elections and college sports. The move marks a significant escalation in the jurisdictional battle between state authorities and federal regulators over the multi-billion dollar prediction market industry.

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regulation Bearish

Arizona Hits Kalshi With Criminal Charges in Prediction Market Escalation

Arizona has filed 20 criminal counts against Kalshi, alleging the platform operates an illegal gambling business by offering bets on elections and college sports. The move marks a significant escalation in the jurisdictional battle between state gambling regulators and federal oversight of prediction markets.

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regulation Bearish

Arizona Hits Kalshi With Criminal Charges, Escalating Prediction Market War

Arizona has filed a 20-count criminal charging document against prediction market Kalshi, alleging the platform operates an illegal gambling business. The move marks a significant escalation in the jurisdictional battle between state authorities and the federal government over the oversight of multibillion-dollar wagering platforms.

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regulation Neutral

CFTC Asserts Federal Authority Over Prediction Markets Amid State Challenges

CFTC Chairman Mike Selig has initiated a legal defense of the agency's jurisdiction over prediction markets, filing an amicus brief to counter state-level regulatory interference. The move signals a critical jurisdictional battle over the future of event contracts and decentralized forecasting platforms in the United States.

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