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What is Kentucky AG Russell Coleman doing about prediction markets?
Coleman sued Kalshi and Polymarket in June 2025 over sports event contracts and issued an opinion classifying them as sports betting subject to state law.
Did Kentucky sue Kalshi and Polymarket?
Yes, Coleman filed suits in Franklin Circuit Court seeking permanent injunctions to bar both platforms from operating sports-related contracts in the state.
What is Coleman's position on CFTC regulation of prediction markets?
He argues that prediction market sports contracts are not shielded by federal CFTC oversight and remain subject to Kentucky gambling enforcement.
Is Russell Coleman involved in any lawsuits with prediction market platforms?
Yes, he is the plaintiff in suits against Kalshi and Polymarket and is also named as a defendant in a related tax challenge filed by a prediction markets coalition.
What does Coleman's opinion mean for sports betting in Kentucky?
It asserts that platforms offering sports event contracts must register with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission or halt such activity in the state.