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Crypto.com and Novig Sue Missouri Over Prediction Markets
Crypto.com and Novig file federal lawsuits against Missouri after state classified sports contracts as gambling.
In brief
Crypto.com and Novig file federal lawsuits against Missouri after state classified sports contracts as gambling. Crypto.com and Novig sued Missouri over sports event contracts being classified as gambling, arguing federal commodities law preempts state gambling rules. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Crypto.com and Novig file lawsuits
Crypto.com's prediction market exchange NADEX and sports prediction market firm Novig filed federal lawsuits against Missouri authorities who classified sports event contracts as gambling.
Missouri demands companies stop operations
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway sent cease-and-desist letters to six companies requiring them to stop operations or obtain state licenses and pay a 10% sports betting tax.
Companies argue federal law preempts state rules
NADEX claims as a CFTC-registered exchange, federal commodities law must take precedence over state gambling statutes under the Commodity Exchange Act.
Missouri's sports betting age rule
Missouri requires users to be 21 to access sports betting, but Crypto.com allows users as young as 18 to trade.
Novig seeks injunction for Kalshi case
Novig filed suit through Ludlow Exchange to maintain operations until Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules on Kalshi's Iowa case.
Legal split on federal vs state authority
Sixth and Ninth U.S. Circuit Courts ruled against Kalshi, while Third U.S. Circuit Court sided with Kalshi in related cases.
Outcome could affect prediction markets
If Crypto.com and Novig win, federal regulation preempts state gambling laws; if they lose, other states may adopt similar regulations.
What to remember
Crypto.com and Novig sued Missouri over sports event contracts being classified as gambling, arguing federal commodities law preempts state gambling rules.
