Comment by kube-system
8 hours ago
> as opposed to trying to explain why betting on the Super Bowl on Kalshi is somehow different than making the same bet on DraftKings.
I think the answer to that is also the same: if they're the same thing, and both are gambling, then Kalshi should have to be subject to gaming regulations and inspections the same as DraftKings is. Gaming is highly regulated even where it is legal.
Personally I don't have an issue with gambling, and I also don't have an issue with states that decide to ban it.
But I do have an issue with Polymarket, Kalshi, etc, using bullshit language to pretend they're not doing what they are obviously doing. They are obviously booking wagers. And as such, they are subject to the laws that states have outlined regarding those that take wagers.
Yep. I totally agree.
For the record, I'm actually a very active Kalshi user, but I cannot see how anyone can seriously argue that it's not sports betting.