Kalshi Pushes Back Against Louisiana Illegal Gambling Interpretation

Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit against Louisiana , seeking to block the state’s enforcement of its gambling laws against what it describes as illegal gambling when it specifically concerns prediction market platforms . Kalshi is targeting House Bill 53 and House Bill 883 , signed into law in May, that took effect on August 1, 2026. Kalshi Insists Enforcement Action Is Imminent Kalshi is arguing in its complaint that the state has designated sports event contracts as illegal gambling and further notes that the state does not have powers vested in its statutes to regulate what is essentially a…