
Ohio threatens prediction market lawsuits as Polymarket sues first
- —Ohio sent notices to 10 firms, including Coinbase, Robinhood and Polymarket, setting an Oct. 16 deadline
- —Polymarket argues Ohio's licensing rules violate the Commerce Clause and are preempted by the CEA
- —The Sixth Circuit on Sept. 25 upheld denial of Kalshi's preliminary injunction
- —Kalshi sought panel and en banc rehearing on Oct. 9, citing new CFTC rulemaking
Why it matters: The outcome will decide whether federally regulated prediction markets can operate in states without local sports-betting licenses.
Source: DeFi Rate