Jovy Dedaj criticizes Connecticut's enforcement against Kalshi
Jovy DedajHead of litigation at Kalshi
Dedaj criticizes what he describes as selective Connecticut enforcement against Kalshi and argues for federal oversight.
“This unequal treatment is exactly why federal oversight is necessary.”
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Where this statement fits
Can Connecticut regulate sports prediction markets as gambling?
Connecticut announced enforcement against nine prediction-market companies on September 10, 2026. The action sharpened an existing dispute with the CFTC over whether sports-event contracts are subject to state gambling laws or exclusive federal commodities regulation.
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Dedaj responds to the August lawsuit against Kalshi. His assertion of selective enforcement predates Connecticut's broader September actions.
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Responding to Connecticut's lawsuit, Dedaj argues that officials are seeking immediate restrictions against Kalshi while other prediction markets continue operating.
After the quotation
The quoted sentence concludes his argument for federal oversight. This August statement predates the broader September enforcement announcement; the alleged unequal treatment is Dedaj's position.
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The label describes this statement's response within the context above.
Why this label?
Dedaj's unequal-treatment argument criticizes Connecticut's enforcement choices. It substantively rejects the state's approach rather than merely disputing terminology.
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