
A Federal Judge Just Blocked Arizona From Prosecuting Kalshi
Judge Liburdi grants CFTC's request to halt Arizona's 20 misdemeanor charges against Kalshi, ruling that federal swap law likely preempts state gambling statutes.
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Judge Liburdi grants CFTC's request to halt Arizona's 20 misdemeanor charges against Kalshi, ruling that federal swap law likely preempts state gambling statutes.

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