Unchained · Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Gaming Association has declared the Ninth Circuit's ruling a significant victory for consumer protections and taxpayers, and a major loss for Kalshi and similar backdoor sports gambling operations. The association's CEO stated that the ruling clarifies that Kalshi's sports contracts are a form of gambling.
“So, as you can imagine, the gaming association likes this.”
“They are calling it a significant win for consumer protections and taxpayers.”
“A big loss for Calshe and other backdoor sports gambling operations.”