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 **Source:** Ohio Casino Control Commission via casino.org, 2026-04-15
 
 Ohio Casino Control Commission imposed a $5M fine on Kalshi for operating as an unlicensed sportsbook, despite Kalshi's DCM registration. This is the largest state-imposed financial penalty on a prediction market operator documented. The enforcement action occurred after 'a federal court determination' (exact nature unverified), suggesting that DCM registration may not provide blanket preemption protection even for centralized platforms. The fine amount ($5M) is 10x larger than the largest politician-related prediction market fines tracked, indicating Ohio treats this as a serious commercial offense rather than a technical regulatory infraction.
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+## Challenging Evidence
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+**Source:** Ohio Casino Control Commission enforcement action, April 2026, reported by casino.org
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+Ohio Casino Control Commission fined Kalshi $5M for operating as unlicensed sportsbook despite Kalshi's CFTC DCM registration. This is the largest state-imposed financial penalty on a prediction market operator documented. The fine suggests either (1) a federal court in Ohio's jurisdiction ruled CEA does not preempt state gambling law, creating potential Sixth Circuit vs Third Circuit split, or (2) Ohio is enforcing state law pending appeal. The $5M magnitude (10x larger than politician market fines) indicates Ohio treats this as serious commercial violation, not technical infraction.

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 **Source:** Ohio Casino Control Commission, April 2026
 
 Ohio's $5M enforcement action against Kalshi represents state-level enforcement escalation beyond litigation. While the Third Circuit ruled for CFTC preemption in New Jersey (April 7, 2026), Ohio (Sixth Circuit jurisdiction) proceeded with the largest financial penalty against a prediction market operator to date. If this reflects a Sixth Circuit vs. Third Circuit split on preemption, it would create the circuit split condition that makes Supreme Court cert nearly certain. The magnitude of the fine ($5M) demonstrates states are willing to impose material financial penalties while preemption questions remain unresolved.
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+## Extending Evidence
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+**Source:** Ohio Casino Control Commission, April 15, 2026
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+Ohio's $5M fine against Kalshi represents state-level enforcement escalation beyond litigation. While CFTC pursues preemption through multi-state lawsuits, Ohio demonstrates states can impose substantial financial penalties during jurisdictional disputes. The enforcement action occurred after 'a federal court determination' (specifics unverified), suggesting coordination between federal judicial outcomes and state administrative enforcement.