Case 1:25-cv-02152-ESK-MJS Document 15 Filed 04/18/25 Page 20 of 51 PageID: 141
violation of the Sports Wagering Act, N.J. Stat. 5:12A-11, “which only permits licensed entities to offer sports wagering to patrons located in New Jersey,” id. The Division also informed Kalshi that it was offering unauthorized sports wa- gering to New Jersey residents on collegiate sporting events occurring in New Jersey in violation of the New Jersey Constitution’s prohibition on such wagers. Id. (citing N.J. Const. art. IV, § 7, ¶ 2(D)). Because Kalshi’s acceptance of unau- thorized sports wagering from individuals violated New Jersey law, the Division demanded that Kalshi “immediately cease and desist from offering any form of sports wagering to New Jersey residents and void any such wagers already placed” and confirm its compliance by March 28, 2025. Id. Kalshi and representatives of the Division of Gaming Enforcement en- gaged in discussions on March 27 and 28, but the parties were unable to come to a resolution, and Kalshi informed the Division of its intent to sue and seek preliminary injunctive relief. ECF No. 2 (PI Br.) at 11. The Division then agreed to extend the compliance deadline until April 7, 2025. Id. On March 29, 2025, Kalshi filed a Complaint and a motion for a prelimi- nary injunction against Mary Jo Flaherty, Interim Director of the Division of Gaming Enforcement; the Division of Gaming Enforcement; James T. Plousis, Chairman of the Casino Control Commission; Alisa Cooper, Vice Chair of the Casino Control Commission; Joyce Mollinaeux, Commissioner of the Casino
10
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs