Prediction markets have a consistent line: their products are financial instruments, not bets. Wisconsin isn't buying it, and in a new complaint targeting Kalshi, Coinbase, Polymarket, Robinhood and Crypto.com, the state is citing the companies' own marketing to call them unlicensed gambling venues.
"Thinly disguising unlawful conduct doesn't make it lawful," Attorney General Josh Kaul said in a press release announcing the complaints on Thursday.
? Key Moments of the Match
23' - First goal by John Doe (Home team).
45+2' - Equalizer from penalty spot.
67' - VAR review disallows goal.
89' - Last-minute winner! Incredible scenes.