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Prediction Markets · Nov 3, 2026

Illinois Takes Prediction Market Fight to Seventh Circuit After Judge Blocks Its License and Tax

Illinois has appealed a federal injunction that bars it from licensing, taxing or prosecuting sports event contracts on CFTC-regulated exchanges such as Kalshi and Coinbase, sending its prediction market law to the Seventh Circuit.

  • Nov 2, 2026
    Regulation

    Three Northeast Indiana Counties Vote Tuesday on Whether to Compete for a $500 Million Casino

    Angled view of the domed Allen County Courthouse in Fort Wayne, Indiana, seat of one of three counties voting on casino eligibility.
  • Nov 1, 2026
    Prediction Markets

    Kalshi Sues Missouri in Federal Court After Attorney General Orders It to Stop Sports Contracts

    Aerial view of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, seat of the state government whose attorney general ordered Kalshi to stop offering sports contracts.
  • Oct 31, 2026
    Regulation

    Louisiana, Ohio and Congress Step Up Scrutiny of DraftKings Over VIP Perks and Targeted Marketing

    Front view of the Louisiana State Capitol tower and entrance, the seat of the state government that put DraftKings on a temporary permit.
  • Oct 30, 2026
    Prediction Markets

    37 States Back Utah Against Kalshi in Appeals Court as Company Raises $1 Billion at $40 Billion Valuation

    Fluted Ionic columns and marble steps along the front of the Byron White U.S. Courthouse in Denver, home of the Tenth Circuit appeals court hearing the Utah and Kalshi case.
  • Oct 29, 2026
    Prediction Markets

    Utah Files 14 Criminal Charges Against Kalshi and Its Co-Founders Days After CFTC Sues State

    Exterior of the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse, a large white stone building with a domed rotunda, illustrating Utah's legal action against Kalshi.
  • Oct 28, 2026
    Prediction Markets

    Federal Government Sues Utah to Stop Its Gambling Case Against Kalshi, Claiming Exclusive CFTC Power

    Angled view of the Utah State Capitol's domed, columned facade under a clear sky, representing the state government in its legal fight over Kalshi.

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