Court rules Kalshi sports bets are gambling, not swaps
By The BriefBrief
A court ruled that Kalshi’s sports-betting products cannot evade Nevada gambling laws by being labeled “swaps.” Judges said the arrangements are effectively gambling, rejecting the company’s attempt to characterize them as financial swaps.
WHO:Kalshi and the court
WHAT:A court ruled Kalshi’s sports bets are not “swaps” and instead constitute gambling subject to Nevada gambling laws.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Nevada
WHY:The court rejected Kalshi’s argument that calling the bets “swaps” would keep them outside Nevada gambling laws.
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