Midtown tower stabilized enough for repairs after fears of potential collapse
New York regulators gain ground against Kalshi's betting model as structural concerns subside for a Midtown tower.
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What happened
A federal judge has ruled that New York may restrict sports gambling on prediction markets, denying Kalshi's request for a preliminary injunction. The court decision reinforces the state’s authority to enforce its licensing laws against the platform, which is now appealing the ruling.
Coverage from Newsday, Gothamist, the Times Union, Ars Technica, and Spectrum News highlights the legal setback for the platform. Simultaneously, reports from Gothamist confirm that a Midtown tower previously feared to be at risk of collapse has been stabilized, allowing for ongoing repairs.
Future updates will monitor the progress of Kalshi's appeal and the timeline for the Midtown building's return to normal operations. Coverage does not yet specify when the facility will be fully reopened to occupants.
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Who reported it (7)
- Court: Kalshi can't evade NY sports licensing law Newsday · 47d ago
- Kalshi appeals after federal judge sides with New York gambling regulators Gothamist · 47d ago
- Federal judge denies Kalshi bid to block New York crackdown Times Union · 47d ago
- New York can restrict sports gambling on prediction markets, US judge rules Ars Technica · 47d ago
- What a welcome to NYC: Hampton Inn guests scramble as neighboring tower goes wobbly Gothamist · 47d ago
- Gambling platform Kalshi denied preliminary injunction in New York Spectrum News · 47d ago
- Midtown tower stabilized enough for repairs after fears of potential collapse Gothamist · 47d ago
Questions people are asking
What was the result of the court ruling involving Kalshi?
A federal judge denied Kalshi's bid for a preliminary injunction, effectively allowing New York regulators to enforce state sports licensing laws.
What is the status of the Midtown tower?
The tower has been stabilized sufficiently to allow for repair work to proceed, following earlier reports of potential collapse.
What are the next legal steps for Kalshi?
Kalshi is currently appealing the federal judge's decision regarding New York's gambling regulations.
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