Prediction market Novig sues Wisconsin AG in latest spat over sports contracts
Quick TakeSports-focused prediction market Novig filed a federal lawsuit against Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and gaming administrator John Dillett in anticipation of being forced by the state to stop offering event contracts on sports.The firm began offering contracts to Wisconsin residents just one week before filing the suit and is seeking expedited consideration of a preliminary injunction.Novig, which recently announced a partnership with the New York Mets, has sued officials in five states including Wisconsin since Aug. 4. Sports-focused prediction market platform Novig sued Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and state gaming administrator John Dillett on Friday in anticipation of the state suing it, as it had sued other prediction markets over similar offerings in April. Ludlow Exchange LLC, the Novig subsidiary that operates its exchange, filed the 45-page complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Novig began offering event contracts to Wisconsin customers the previous week, according to the filing. Novig argues that enforcement is likely imminent because of Wisconsins prior lawsuits against the other prediction market platforms. Unlike Kalshi and Polymarket, however, Novig offers exclusively sports-related contracts, rejecting event contracts on international news or “mention markets.” Novig also requires users to be at least 21 years