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Genius Sports, which provides real-time sports data, reported revenue rose 65% in the second quarter. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - Where Are Prediction Markets Legal? State-by-State Availability in 2026
Prediction markets are regulated by the federal government, which means they are legal at the national level in all 50 states and Washington, DC. Even so, where you can actually trade sports event contracts depends on your state, because several states have gone to court to challenge or block the major platforms. This guide breaks down the legal status of prediction markets in every state as of August 2026, explains why the map keeps shifting, and covers which platforms operate where. Because this is a fast-moving legal area, always confirm current availability with a platform before you fund an account. Are Prediction Markets Legal in the US? Prediction markets are legal at the federal level and, under federal law, can operate in all 50 states and Washington, DC. They are overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the federal agency that regulates derivatives markets in the United States. On a prediction market, you trade event contracts, which the CFTC treats as a type of swap. Each contract is a yes-or-no position on the outcome of a real-world event, with a fixed payout (usually $1) and a set expiration, and the price reflects the market's view of how likely that outcome is. Event contracts have traded on CFTC-regulated exchanges in the US since 2004, and the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act gave the CFTC authority over them under the Commodity Exchange Act. Platforms offer these contracts through a Designated Contract Market, a federally regulated exchange. The CFTC has reaffirmed that it holds exclusive jurisdiction over event contracts, which sits at the center of the current disputes with several states. You can read the agency's own overview on the CFTC prediction markets page. Availability at the state level is where it gets complicated. A number of states argue that sports event contracts look like sports betting and should require a state gaming license, and they have moved to restrict or block the platforms. Courts have split on the question, so the map changes often. Prediction Market Availability by State at a Glance The table below shows the general status of prediction markets in each state as of August 2026. It reflects the leading CFTC-regulated platforms, Kalshi and Polymarket; individual platforms set their own footprints and may differ. Available means the major platforms operate with no active state challenge affecting access. Contested means platforms are generally still operating, but an active lawsuit or enforcement action… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - How much interest can a $40,000 high-yield savings account earn over the next ye...
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