Wisconsin Takes on Prediction Market Operators, Alleging Unlicensed Gambling
The prediction market industry has consistently argued that its products are legitimate financial instruments, rather than mere bets. However, Wisconsin has rejected this claim, filing a lawsuit against several major players, including Kalshi, Coinbase, Polymarket, Robinhood, and Crypto.com. The state's Attorney General, Josh Kaul, argued that 'disguising unlawful conduct does not make it lawful.…
April 24, 2026, 4:47 a.m.