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Utah Files Felony Charges Against Kalshi and Founders for Gambling Violations
NewsOctober 29, 2026·1 min read

Utah Files Felony Charges Against Kalshi and Founders for Gambling Violations


Utah's Attorney General Derek Brown has filed felony charges against Kalshi and its founders, Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara, for allegedly violating the state's gambling laws. Kalshi's complaint includes 13 counts of violating Utah’s prohibition on gambling as well as a separate charge for profiting from illegal activity.

Kalshi has stated that it intends to put a stop to prosecution as it did in Arizona.

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