Kalshi Partners With Padres Amid Legal Storm | San Diego News

Kalshi, the prediction market app facing a major legal showdown in California, just inked a high-profile deal with the San Diego Padres — just days after a federal appeals court ruled it’s illegally running sports betting. Claiming to be a financial exchange, Kalshi lets users bet on game outcomes like a casino, despite advertising itself as the “first app for legal sports betting in all 50 states.” The court called that ad misleading — directly contradicting Kalshi’s stance. As athletes warn of rising harassment tied to betting culture, this partnership raises eyebrows — especially since betting is still illegal in California. With an appeal looming and even Donald Trump Jr. lobbying state AGs to back off, Kalshi’s push forward with Padres activations suggests they’re undeterred — even as fans may soon be able to place bets on games while the law catches up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f50536636dd31c08