WA clashes in court with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Robinhood

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 826

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Washington sued the online prediction market platform Kalshi last week with claims that the company is violating state gambling laws.

Now, one of Kalshi’s partners is biting back.

Robinhood this week sued the state to preemptively protect its ability to continue offering shares in the outcome of everything from sporting events to politics and entertainment news.

The California-based company believes federal statute preempts Washington gambling law. The state prohibits internet gambling, with an …

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