KalshiEX LLC v. Ohio Casino Control Commission (fine challenge)

Pending — fine contestedKalshi v. State

Last updated August 16, 2026. Snapshot — not legal advice.

Overview

Separate from the federal preemption appeal (the S.D. Ohio case KalshiEX LLC v. Schuler, 2:25-cv-01165, now on appeal), the Ohio Casino Control Commission moved to levy a $5 million fine against Kalshi, and Kalshi sued in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas to block it (filed June 2026). The fight drew unusual amicus alignment: the CFTC filed in support of Kalshi, while 39 states plus D.C. backed Ohio. The state-court challenge is pending. (State-court docket caption not confirmed — no Franklin County case number located; captionVerified stays false.)

Timeline

June 2026

Ohio Casino Control Commission moves to fine Kalshi $5M; Kalshi sues in state court to block it.

July 2026

CFTC files in support of Kalshi; 39 states plus D.C. back Ohio.

What's next: State-court challenge to the fine pending.

Parties

Plaintiffs

  • KalshiEX LLC

Defendants

  • Ohio Casino Control Commission
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