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Why did Blue Lake Rancheria sue Kalshi?
The tribe alleged that Kalshi's sports event contracts amount to unauthorized gaming on tribal lands in violation of federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and tribal ordinances.
What was the outcome of Blue Lake Rancheria v. Kalshi?
In September 2026 the Ninth Circuit reversed the district court and granted the tribes a preliminary injunction blocking Kalshi from offering sports event contracts on Blue Lake Rancheria and Chicken Ranch Rancheria lands.
Does the Blue Lake Rancheria ruling affect other prediction platforms?
The injunction applies to Kalshi and extends to Robinhood's white-labeled Kalshi products; the court returned the case to district court for further proceedings on remaining injunction factors.
Is Blue Lake Rancheria a federally recognized tribe?
Yes, it is a federally recognized tribe located near Blue Lake, California, with approximately 100 acres of land in trust.
Does CFTC registration protect Kalshi from tribal gaming claims?
The Ninth Circuit held that CFTC registration and related federal statutes do not displace the tribe's cause of action under IGRA for unauthorized gaming on tribal lands.