US EditionDOJ, CFTC Sue 3 States for Blocking Sports Prediction Markets
The agency says 3 states are trying to block federally registered event contracts, and it argues Congress gave it exclusive oversight.
- On Wednesday, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois, challenging state attempts to regulate prediction markets the commission claims fall under its exclusive authority.
- CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig cited the Commodity Exchange Act, stating Congress specifically rejected a 'fragmented patchwork of state regulations' to ensure consumer protection and prevent fraud and market manipulation.
- Mounting Capitol Hill scrutiny follows the surge in popularity of prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, intensifying debate over whether federal agencies or states should regulate these markets.
- Congressional Democrats recently introduced legislation banning prediction bets on elections, war, and sports; Rep. Seth Moulton implemented a staff policy prohibiting use of these platforms, believed to be Congress's first.
- Sabrina Perel, the NFL's chief compliance officer, asked prediction operators to block 'objectionable' contracts, noting the commission believes sports-related betting requires unique regulation distinct from other financial markets.
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Feds Sue Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois Over Prediction Markets Jurisdiction Dispute
The federal government on Thursday sued Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois to stop their regulation of prediction markets, arguing that it holds jurisdiction over event contracts traded on federally registered platforms. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said the three states have attempted to ban, regulate, or restrain the activities of designated contract markets that offer trading in lawful event contracts—a legally binding “yes…
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Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets
The federal government is suing Connecticut, Arizona and Illinois, challenging their efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Arizona's Kalshi prosecution sparks federal lawsuit in escalating regulatory clash
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued Arizona on April 2, 2026, alleging the state is violating federal law by trying to regulate Kalshi and other online prediction markets. (Photo by Jim Small/Arizona Mirror)Three weeks after Arizona filed criminal charges against online prediction market company Kalshi for allegedly violating the state’s gambling laws, the Trump administration sued the Grand Canyon State, saying it has no authority to …
Federal regulator sues 3 states over prediction market restrictions
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is suing Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois over the states’ efforts to place restrictions on prediction markets operating within their borders, underscoring the escalating fight between state and federal regulators over the platforms. In the trio of lawsuits filed Thursday, the CFTC asked the courts to determine that the agency’s...
Trump Administration Sues Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut To Shield Kalshi, Polymarket From Gambling Laws
The DOJ and CFTC sued Illinois, Arizona and Connecticut to block state gambling laws from applying to Kalshi and Polymarket. The lawyer leading the federal case previously represented Kalshi.
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