Kalshi says it's not a sportsbook even as World Cup bets surge
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Kalshi became a dominant sports betting platform during the World Cup. But per NPR News, the company avoids billions of dollars in taxes by claiming it's not a sports gambling operator. The regulatory distinction between a prediction market and a sportsbook is at the center of this strategy.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/nx-s1-5884848/kalshi-sport...
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