Key Points
- July 10 brings dual court proceedings for Kalshi in Washington state and the Ninth Circuit regarding sports wagering contracts.
- Connecticut and Tennessee must file reply briefs by July 8 in ongoing prediction market litigation.
- North Carolina’s proposed budget includes a 6% levy on prediction market fees, awaiting Governor Josh Stein’s decision by July 12.
- The U.S. Men’s National Team’s Bosnia victory attracted 33 million viewers, sparking increased sports wagering engagement.
- Combined World Cup trading volume has surpassed $5 billion across Kalshi ($1B+) and Polymarket ($4B+).
Legal proceedings targeting prediction market platforms are advancing simultaneously across multiple jurisdictions this week. Meanwhile, World Cup-related wagering activity continues its explosive growth as the competition enters elimination rounds.
Kalshi confronts two separate court proceedings scheduled for July 10. King County Superior Court in Washington state will consider the state’s motion for preliminary injunction targeting Kalshi’s sports-related contracts.
The company’s attempt to maintain federal court jurisdiction proved unsuccessful. After being remanded to state court, Kalshi continues fighting a parallel appeal before the Ninth Circuit.
That identical date brings another Ninth Circuit hearing. Three California tribal nations are challenging a lower court decision that threw out their lawsuit against Kalshi.
Last year’s federal ruling determined that the Commodity Exchange Act supersedes the tribes’ state-based legal theories. The Ninth Circuit previously rejected consolidating this appeal with comparable Nevada litigation.
Critical Brief Submissions Loom for Connecticut and Tennessee
Connecticut must submit its reply brief by July 8 in litigation against the CFTC. Following the state’s dismissal motion, the federal agency filed its response in June.
Tennessee similarly faces a July 8 deadline for its Sixth Circuit reply brief. Combined with related Ohio litigation, oral arguments are calendared for July 30.
North Carolina may soon enter the regulatory arena. The state’s proposed budget features a 6% assessment on prediction market transaction fees, with Governor Josh Stein’s signature deadline set for July 12.
Approval would establish North Carolina as only the second state following Illinois to directly tax prediction market platform operators. Such action could trigger legal challenges comparable to those emerging in other jurisdictions.
Federal legislation continues proliferating. The recently introduced No Profiting from Public Service Act aims to prohibit government officials from participating in political event contracts.
Soccer Tournament Generates Unprecedented Trading Activity
Television audience figures are influencing wagering patterns. The USMNT’s elimination round triumph over Bosnia and Herzegovina drew 33 million American viewers, with the team subsequently facing Belgium on July 6 for quarterfinal advancement.
Tournament favorite odds are experiencing notable shifts. Argentina has climbed to second position behind France on trading platforms, overtaking England and Spain in recent trading sessions.
Volume statistics demonstrate escalating engagement. Kalshi’s World Cup contracts have exceeded $1 billion in total trading, while Polymarket has surpassed $4 billion in tournament activity, establishing this World Cup as the highest-traded sporting event in history.
Sweepstakes casino operators are curtailing operations in certain markets. Indiana’s prohibition became effective July 1, with Maine’s restriction commencing July 15, prompting numerous operators to preemptively block access.
Conventional casino establishments are monitoring holiday traffic patterns for demand indicators. Las Vegas visitation has increased 2% year-to-date, while Atlantic City gaming facilities have reported revenue expansion in virtually every month of 2026.
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