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How Minnesota Became the Front Line in the Fight Over Prediction Markets

Minnesota’s ban on prediction markets ignites a cascade of legal battles across states and courts.

By · Published September 13, 2026  22:01 UTC · Updated September 14, 2026  04:48 UTC

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Minnesota’s ban on prediction markets prompted a federal lawsuit and spurred cease‑and‑desist orders from other states, including Connecticut. Courts in the Ninth and Tenth Circuits denied emergency relief for Kalshi, while Robinhood petitioned the Supreme Court to review sports‑prediction rulings.

No definitive resolution was reported before coverage ended.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Minnesota became the first state to ban prediction markets, prompting a federal lawsuit that puts the state at the center of a national regulatory clash, as reported by qz.com and The New York Times. Subsequent coverage added that the Lamont administration issued cease‑and‑desist orders to prediction‑market sites, while Connecticut officials issued similar letters. Robinhood filed a petition with the High Court to review sports‑prediction decisions. Kalshi sought an en banc review after a Ninth Circuit loss, and Kris Mayes asked the CFTC to accept that Ninth Circuit ruling.

The Tenth Circuit denied Kalshi’s emergency relief, leaving Utah free to enforce its gambling laws on sports contracts. The outlets illustrate divergent judicial outcomes: the Ninth Circuit ruling against Kalshi contrasts with the Tenth Circuit’s denial of emergency relief, and the pending High Court review adds uncertainty. State actions also differ, with Minnesota’s outright ban standing against Connecticut’s cease‑and‑desist approach, highlighting a lack of uniform federal guidance. Currently, Minnesota’s ban remains in effect while the federal lawsuit proceeds.

Industry players such as Robinhood and Kalshi continue to pursue higher‑court challenges. The evolving legal landscape will depend on forthcoming decisions from the High Court and potential en banc rulings, shaping the future of prediction‑market regulation nationwide.

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The obvious questions

What are prediction markets?

Prediction markets are platforms where participants trade contracts whose payoff depends on the outcome of future events, effectively betting on those outcomes.

Why did Minnesota enact a ban?

Minnesota’s legislation explicitly prohibited prediction‑market operations, making it the first state to do so and triggering a federal lawsuit over its legality.

What legal actions are pending?

Robinhood has petitioned the High Court for review, Kalshi is seeking an en banc review after a Ninth Circuit loss, and the federal lawsuit over Minnesota’s ban continues.

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