Coverage dated March 16, 2026 to March 17, 2026

Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges

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Arizona has become the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of operating an illegal gambling business within its borders.

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Engadget
Arizona attorney general sues Kalshi on illegal gambling charges (opens Engadget)
Published Mar 16, 2026
Engadget's feed description
Kalshi has been sued by Arizona's attorney general, the latest state-level accusation that the prediction market is an unlicensed gambling business.
Insider
Arizona files first state criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing it of illegal gambling (opens Insider)
Published Mar 16, 2026
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Arizona AG Kris Mayes sued Kalshi, accusing it of running an illegal gambling operation and improperly betting on state elections.
NBC News
Arizona files criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing prediction market of illegal gambling (opens NBC News)
Published Mar 16, 2026
NBC News's feed description
Arizona prosecutors filed criminal charges against the prediction market Kalshi on Monday, accusing the platform of running an illegal gambling outfit in the Grand Canyon State.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Arizona files criminal charges against Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Mar 16, 2026
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The state accuses the platform of operating an illegal betting and wagering operation, including allowing gambling on elections.
CNN
Arizona files landmark criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi (opens CNN)
Published Mar 16, 2026
CNN's feed description
Arizona’s attorney general has filed the first-ever criminal charges in the US against a major prediction market company, accusing Kalshi of running an illegal gambling operation in violation of state law.
CBS News
Arizona files criminal charges against Kalshi, alleging it is engaged in illegal gambling (opens CBS News)
Published Mar 16, 2026
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The complaint includes 20 separate counts against Kalshi, claiming the company accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law.
MyNorthwest
Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction markets (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Mar 16, 2026
MyNorthwest's feed description
Arizona became the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi on Tuesday, accusing the prediction market company of operating an illegal gambling
The Guardian
Arizona charges Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling with election bets (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 16, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Kalshi calls Arizona’s case ‘paper-thin’ and says the platform should not be overseen by ‘inconsistent state laws’
Fox10 Phoenix
Arizona sues Kalshi for allegedly allowing bets on state elections (opens Fox10 Phoenix)
Published Mar 16, 2026
Fox10 Phoenix's feed description
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market of operating an illegal gambling business and allowing unlawful bets on Arizona elections.
NPR
Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling' (opens NPR)
Published Mar 17, 2026
NPR's feed description
Arizona is the first state to allege the prediction market company has committed criminal violations, accusing it of running an unlicensed gambling operation.
The Week
Arizona charges Kalshi over ‘illegal gambling’ (opens The Week)
Published Mar 17, 2026
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The state accused the company of taking illegal bets on world events
WMUR
Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges (opens WMUR)
Published Mar 17, 2026
WMUR's feed description
Arizona has become the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of operating an illegal gambling business within its borders.
Townhall
Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi Because the State Wants to Control Everything (opens Townhall)
Published Mar 17, 2026
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Arizona files criminal charges against Kalshi, claiming illegal gambling operation amid regulatory battle.
Fortune
Arizona calls Kalshi an illegal gambling business as first state in first state lawsuit against company (opens Fortune)
Published Mar 17, 2026
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“Arizona will not be bullied into letting any company place itself above state law,” Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes said.
Forbes
Amid $3 Billion In Tribal Gaming Revenue, Arizona Charges Kalshi (opens Forbes)
Published Mar 17, 2026
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Arizona AG Kris Mayes files criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi. Arizona has a huge presence of tribal casinos with $3 billion in annual revenue.
The Hollywood Reporter
Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi Prediction Market Alleging an “Illegal Gambling Operation” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Mar 17, 2026
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Arizona attorney general Kris Hayes has filed criminal charges against predictions market Kalshi alleging it is "an illegal gambling operation."
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Kalshi criminally charged in Arizona over gambling claims | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Mar 17, 2026
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
Arizona’s attorney general today filed criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of operating an illegal gambling business in the state and unlawfully allowing people to place bets on elections.
Gizmodo
Arizona AG Hits Kalshi with Criminal Charges (opens Gizmodo)
Published Mar 17, 2026
Gizmodo's feed description
The prediction market is accused of misdemeanors related to illegal gambling.
Seattle Times
Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi, the Prediction Site (opens Seattle Times)
Published Mar 17, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
The state accused Kalshi of operating an illegal gambling business, escalating the legal battle between states and prediction markets.
The New Republic
Arizona Becomes First State to Criminally Charge Kalshi (opens The New Republic)
Published Mar 17, 2026
The New Republic's feed description
The “prediction market” platform is finally facing a serious legal challenge.
Rolling Stone
Prediction-Market App Kalshi Hit With Criminal Charges in Arizona (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Mar 17, 2026
Rolling Stone's feed description
The state's attorney general filed criminal charges against the prediction-market company on Tuesday.

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