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New York is suing prediction market platform Kalshi, calling it illegal gambling and demanding it shut down and forfeit all profits — but Kalshi fires back, claiming federal license and regulation, and accuses the state of political theater that could push users to offshore sites. The core battle: are these markets gambling or regulated trading? New York says yes, citing uncertainty and tax evasion, while Kalshi argues they’re like stock exchanges and fall under CFTC jurisdiction. With lawsuits flying and a federal judge recently blocking a similar ban in Minnesota, the legal chaos shows regulators are still fighting over who controls this emerging space.

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