A Massachusetts judge has allowed an expanded gaming suit involving Kalshi to proceed, according to a Massachusetts Gaming Commission listing dated 30 June 2026. The listing provides no further details about the ruling.
The expanded suit’s progression signals continued legal scrutiny of Kalshi in Massachusetts, despite limited details.
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A federal judge in Illinois issued a preliminary injunction barring state officials from enforcing gambling laws against CFTC-regulated prediction markets, reportedly. The injunction covers licensing requirements, taxes and enforcement; the report also says DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics are among operators retreating from Utah.
A federal judge in Illinois has reportedly entered a preliminary injunction that bars state officials from enforcing gambling laws against CFTC-regulated prediction markets. The injunction reportedly covers licensing requirements and taxes. It was also reported to extend to licensing, taxation and enforcement.
US District Judge Lorna G. Schofield questioned the CFTC's prospects of securing a preliminary injunction to prevent New York from enforcing gambling laws against event-contract platforms. At a 14 September hearing, the agency argued that the contracts fall under its exclusive authority; New York, the American Gaming Association and 44 state attorneys general oppose that position. Federal appeals courts have issued conflicting rulings, and the Supreme Court has been asked to resolve the dispute.
US District Judge Stephen Locher denied Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction against Iowa’s gambling regulation. Locher found that Kalshi was unlikely to establish that federal commodities law pre-empts Iowa’s gambling laws.
It was reported that a federal judge ruled Utah can enforce its gambling laws against prediction markets. The ruling concerns platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket.
It was reported that a federal judge denied Kalshi’s request to block Utah officials from enforcing gambling laws. Judge Robert Shelby ruled for Utah on summary judgment and rejected Kalshi’s argument that federal law pre-empted state enforcement.