March 20 (Reuters) - A Nevada judge on Friday temporarily blocked prediction market operator Kalshi from offering events contracts that would allow the state's residents to place financial bets on its platform related to sports, elections and entertainment.

Carson City District Court Judge Jason Woodbury issued a temporary restraining order at the behest of the Nevada Gaming Control Board that will prevent Kalshi from continuing to operate in the state without a license.

(Reporting by Nate Raymond in Boston)