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What did Judge Vernon Oliver rule in the Kalshi case?
On August 10, U.S. District Judge Vernon Oliver denied Kalshi's request for a preliminary injunction in Connecticut, ruling that the platform's sports event contracts are wagers rather than swaps under federal law.
Why did Judge Oliver deny Kalshi's injunction?
Oliver ruled that Kalshi's sports event contracts are wagers rather than swaps, allowing Connecticut to enforce its gambling laws against the CFTC-regulated platform.
What is the impact of Vernon Oliver's Kalshi ruling?
The ruling blocks Kalshi from offering sports event contracts in Connecticut while litigation proceeds and adds to a series of state-level enforcement risks for platforms despite federal registration.
Is Vernon Oliver the only judge to rule against Kalshi on sports contracts?
No, Oliver is the second federal judge to conclude that Kalshi's sports contracts are subject to state gambling laws rather than protected as swaps.
What states have ruled against Kalshi's federal preemption arguments?
Connecticut (Judge Oliver), Utah (Judge Shelby), Wisconsin, and New York have all permitted state gambling enforcement against CFTC-registered platforms.