- Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford cited Kalshi’s odds in his governor campaign race, despite his office actively opposing prediction markets in Nevada.
- The contradiction raised questions as Ford publicly celebrated victories against prediction markets.
- Nevada’s fight against prediction markets has been one of the most consequential, yet the AG touted Kalshi on his campaign trail.
LAS VEGAS – Attorney General Aaron Ford offered up an awkward policy contradiction in his campaign for governor. While Ford’s office actively battles against prediction markets, he’s touting Kalshi odds in campaign efforts.
The issue arose when AG Ford sent an email referencing Kalshi’s odds for the Nevada governor race, using the odds to show “the energy is shifting in our direction.” However, this type of blunder could be something that swings the outcome and thus raises questions of a conflict of interest.
Interesting. @AaronDFordNV for Governor sent an email pitch citing how prediction markets are ranking the race. – Prediction markets are illegal in Nevada – The AG’s office is representing the @NevadaGCB in the lawsuits banning companies such as @Kalshi Awkward. @TheNVIndy https://t.co/KuIJl84eNU— Howard Stutz (@howardstutz) October 14, 2026
Prediction markets are illegal in Nevada. That fact is exactly what Ford’s own attorney office is advocating for in their fight alongside the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) in court.
Ford Has Victory Lapped Court Victories Against Predictions
Ford has been at the forefront of celebrating court victories against prediction markets, saying that “unlicensed prediction markets may not disregard the law” after Nevada secured an injunction against Polymarket in June.
Ford, alongside NGCB chairman Mike Dreitzer, applauded the Ninth Circuit ruling against Kalshi that allowed the state to enforce gaming laws against Kalshi. Ford’s own office argues that sports-event contracts offer unlicensed sports betting in the state and must comply with Nevada’s gaming laws.
The campaign message using odds to showcase the state of the race doesn’t violate any Nevada laws nor imply Ford is using the prediction market platform in Nevada, but it raises questions surrounding the foundation of his campaign trail.
