Massachusetts News & Prediction Market Coverage
Track the latest Massachusetts news across prediction markets. Prediction News is following 6 active Massachusetts stories across regulation, legal action, market moves, and platform developments, each clustered from original reporting and summarized for operators, traders, and regulators.
Latest News
Kalshi signs exclusive deals with five MLB teams, but two lack exclusivity
LegalKalshi sues Illinois over new taxes and licensing on sports event contracts
LegalNovig sues five states to block gambling laws from hitting CFTC-regulated platform
LegalMichigan judge blocks Kalshi sports bets while Illinois tax fight heads to court
LegalMassachusetts judge lets attorney general expand gaming suit against Kalshi
LegalMassachusetts probes Robinhood's prediction market promotions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kalshi legal in Massachusetts?
A Massachusetts judge issued a preliminary injunction barring Kalshi from offering sports event contracts in the state while litigation proceeds; the attorney general has expanded the suit with additional claims.
Why is Massachusetts suing Kalshi?
The state alleges Kalshi offers illegal sports event contracts without a license, targets users under 21 via marketing, and operates in violation of state gaming laws.
What is the status of prediction markets in Massachusetts?
Sports event contracts from platforms like Kalshi are blocked by injunction; the state is also investigating Robinhood's promotions amid broader federal preemption disputes.
Is Polymarket facing action in Massachusetts?
Polymarket has sued Massachusetts in federal court seeking to preempt state enforcement actions similar to those against Kalshi.
Does Massachusetts allow Robinhood prediction markets?
Massachusetts regulators have opened an investigation into Robinhood over its prediction-market event contracts and promotions in the state.
What is Massachusetts' position on CFTC regulation of prediction markets?
The state asserts its core police powers over gambling regulation, arguing that federal CFTC oversight does not preempt state authority on sports event contracts.