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Kalshi Initiates Legal Action Against Illinois Over New Tax Law

Chloe Jun 25, 2026 Chicago

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Kalshi has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois in response to a newly enacted law that imposes taxes on contracts traded within prediction markets. This legal action represents a challenge to the state's regulatory efforts concerning the growing popularity of prediction platforms.

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