Ep 488: Calls for Federal Intervention Following Kalshi and Robinhood Explosion

In Thursday's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, Jessica Welman and Charlie Horner, explore the evolving landscape of event contracts in gaming, particularly within the sports betting sector.

Both break down recent regulatory challenges, including cease and desist orders issued by states like Nevada and New Jersey against platforms like Kalshi for offering event contracts on sports events.

The discussion also examines the implications of Mississippi’s failed sweepstakes ban bill and the broader impact of gambling legislation across the US.

To read more on the topic discussed in today's episode, click on the following link:

- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/04/02/connecticut-dcp-investigating-kalshi/
- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/04/01/ohio-kalshi-robinhood-cryptocom/
- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/03/31/kalshi-lawsuit-nv-nj-betting-contracts/
- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/04/01/mississippi-sweeps-betting-bill-dies/

Host: Jessica Welman
Guest: Charie Horner
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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