PHOENIX — A federal judge is refusing to block the state of Arizona from prosecuting an online gambling site for violating state gaming laws.
In an opinion late Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Liburdi acknowledged there is a legal conflict between Kalshi and the state about whose laws take precedence. But he said for the moment, he is going to allow Attorney General Kris Mayes to continue to press charges.
Kalshi contends its activities, like letting people bet on everything from political and social events to sports and weather, are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
