Utah has escalated its legal action against prediction market platform Kalshi to criminal charges, filing one second-degree felony, twelve third-degree felonies, and a misdemeanor. The charges stem from wagers placed by users after the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals declined to pause the state's gambling ban. The move marks a significant shift in the regulatory battle between Utah and Kalshi, as the state pursues criminal rather than civil enforcement over activities it deems illegal under existing gambling laws.