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California Tribes Granted Preliminary Injunction Against Kalshi
The U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California has granted the Blue Lake Rancheria tribe a preliminary injunction against prediction market operator Kalshi.
“Kalshi Inc. and KalshiEX are enjoined from offering on the Tribes' Indian lands any sports contracts, including, but not limited to, contracts that facially involve, relate to, or reference the sports of baseball, tennis, pickleball, soccer, basketball, football, golf, chess, esports, hockey, motorsports, boxing, wrestling, and Ultimate Fighting Championship events,” reads the order from U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley.
The plaintiffs must next provide Kalshi with a boundary map of its Indian lands by Nov. 13. An initial preliminary injunction was requested by the Blue Lake Rancheria, Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, and Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians last summer.
🚨 BREAKING: California tribes become the first in the nation to secure a preliminary injunction against Kalshi. U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley bars Kalshi from offering sports contracts on the Tribes’ Indian lands. A major development in tribal gaming litigation. https://t.co/o0tDCIyXVV
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) November 5, 2026
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Bill Simmons Allegedly Made More Than $20K in Proxy Bets
Popular sports commentator Bill Simmons allegedly made more than $20,000 in sports proxy bets in Massachusetts, using FanDuel. The matter was before the Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Thursday, as it investigates potential violations.
The matter came to light when Simmons shared on an August podcast that his daughter's boyfriend placed bets for him in Massachusetts.
“The incident involved an admission made by media personality Bill Simmons on his August 30, 2026, podcast pertaining to his placement of proxy wagers on his FanDuel account in Massachusetts through an acquaintance who was physically present in Massachusetts,” the gaming commission said in a memo. “FanDuel reported that the matter involved 22 wagers with a total handle of $21,800 placed over three (3) dates: August 5, 2026, August 7, 2026, and August 19, 2026.”
Read more here: Bill Simmons Allegedly Made More Than $20K in Proxy Sports Bets
Novig Names New Chief Product Officer
Novig, a sports-focused prediction market operator, has named Ari Hirsch as its first chief product officer. He will oversee product design and engineering with the intention of elevating customer experience.
Hirsch is a founding engineer at the company, having joined Novig in February 2023. He's also served as its head of engineering.
“From day one, we've focused on building a sports trading platform that puts fans first, with fairness, transparency, and a great experience at its core. No one is better suited for the position than Ari, who spends just as much time architecting our product and platform as he does engaging with our members,” Novig co-founder Kelechi Ukah said in a release.
Wemby's Huge Performance Shifts NBA MVP Odds
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama produced another stunning statline: 52 points, 24 rebounds, and 8 blocks in a 112-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Wemby's virtuoso performance made an impact on the NBA MVP odds. Where he shares co-favorite status with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic at sportsbooks, Wemby is the new favorite at prediction markets.
Read more here: Doncic, Wembanyama Dominating NBA MVP Race at Prediction Markets
