A Michigan court has ordered prediction platform Kalshi to pause its sports wagering contracts for a fourteen-day period. Judge Rosemarie E. Aquilina issued the directive to ensure the company deploys certified geoblocking technology before resuming betting operations.
Geoblocking Verification Requirement
The ruling mandates a temporary suspension of all sports wagering agreements while Kalshi verifies its location-tracking infrastructure. The platform must install geoblocking software that meets the court's certification standards. This technical requirement aims to restrict betting activity to authorized geographic zones within the state.The fourteen-day window provides the company with a fixed deadline to complete the implementation. Kalshi must demonstrate full compliance with the geoblocking mandate before the court lifts the suspension. The order takes immediate effect, halting new sports betting contracts until the verification process concludes.