New York State Gaming Commission News & Prediction Market Coverage
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Is Kalshi legal in New York?
Kalshi remains accessible but faces ongoing enforcement actions over its sports-event contracts; a federal judge denied its request to block state action in July 2026, and Kalshi appealed to the Second Circuit.
Does the New York State Gaming Commission regulate prediction markets?
The Commission regulates sports wagering and views unlicensed sports-event contracts on prediction market platforms as illegal gambling under state law, requiring a license for any such activity.
What action has the New York State Gaming Commission taken against Kalshi?
In October 2025, it ordered Kalshi to cease and desist from offering unlicensed sports-event contracts, citing violations of state gambling laws; this led to federal litigation on preemption that remains unresolved on appeal.
Are prediction markets legal in New York?
Licensed forms of gaming are legal, but the Commission states that prediction markets offering sports-event contracts without a state license operate unlawfully and has warned consumers against them.
Can New York enforce gambling laws against CFTC-registered platforms?
Federal courts have ruled that the Commodity Exchange Act does not preempt New York gambling laws as applied to Kalshi's sports contracts, allowing state enforcement pending further appeals.