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A new analysis of US online gambling law includes West Virginia among nine states with legal frameworks, but says player access still varies widely by jurisdiction.
A federal judge in Chicago largely sided with Kalshi, limiting Illinois officials’ effort to regulate its sports-related contracts as traditional sports betting.
Prediction markets processed $53 billion in July, but federal courts are still divided on whether the contracts should be treated as financial products or wagers.
Kalshi’s dispute with states over sports-related trades is intensifying, and a Supreme Court review now appears increasingly likely.
Massachusetts introduced the free Evive app to expand 24/7 gambling-harm support, while the source article also notes a West Virginia-linked lawsuit against DraftKings.
A ProPublica reporter says DraftKings rewarded his claimed reckless betting with VIP offers, adding to broader scrutiny of sportsbook player protections.
