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What did King County Superior Court rule in the Kalshi case?
The court issued a preliminary injunction on July 20, 2026, and a final order on August 13, 2026, requiring Kalshi to cease most operations in Washington after finding likely violations of state gambling law and rejecting federal preemption.
Which Kalshi contracts are blocked by King County Superior Court?
Sports, election, politics, entertainment, culture, and technology markets are blocked; commodities, climate, economics, and finance contracts may continue.
Who is the judge in the Kalshi Washington case?
Judge John McHale presided over the proceedings that resulted in the injunction and final order against Kalshi.
Does King County Superior Court treat prediction markets as gambling?
Yes, the court found Kalshi's blocked contracts likely violate Washington gambling law.
What compliance deadlines did King County Superior Court set for Kalshi?
Initial geofencing by August 19, 2026, and a GeoComply multi-source system by September 2, 2026.