(The Center Square) – A federally-regulated prediction markets platform called criminal charges filed against the company in Arizona "seriously flawed."
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed criminal charges against the companies behind the Kalshi prediction markets platform, alleging Kalshi operated an illegal gambling business in Arizona without a license and engaged in election wagering.
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