Nevada temporarily prohibits Kalshi from taking bets

By: Dana Gentry

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 480

Last Updated: 14 hours, 33 minutes ago

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Carson City District Judge Jason Woodbury on Friday granted the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s request for an injunction prohibiting Kalshi from taking bets in Nevada, at least temporarily, while the state’s lawsuit against the prediction market proceeds.

A protracted legal fight is expected to follow.

Last year, the GCB issued a cease and desist letter to the prediction platform when Kalshi began a sports betting pool.

Kalshi responded with a federal …

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