The Utah Attorney General's office has filed a lawsuit against prediction market company Kalshi, alleging that the company's activities cause significant harm to state residents. Kalshi allows users to trade on the outcome of future events. The lawsuit claims that the company's activities constitute a public nuisance and result in substantial ongoing harm to the state. Utah is seeking profits earned by Kalshi from its activities within the state. The lawsuit highlights concerns about the potential impact of prediction markets on vulnerable populations, such as those with gambling addictions. The case is the latest development in a growing regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets in the United States. The lawsuit was filed in Utah District Court on November 15, 2022.
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