Nevada problem gambling group cuts ties with national organization over Kalshi deal

By: Dana Gentry

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 844

Last Updated: 1 week ago


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The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling confirms it intends to formally sever ties this month with the National Council on Problem Gambling over the latter’s partnership with Kalshi, a prediction market that has been banned from taking sports bets from Nevada gamblers.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board asserts in a lawsuit against Kalshi that state regulators should have jurisdiction over prediction markets. The Nevada Council has submitted amici, or friend of the …

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