Washington News & Prediction Market Coverage
Track the latest Washington news across prediction markets. Prediction News is following 6 active Washington stories across regulation, legal action, market moves, and platform developments, each clustered from original reporting and summarized for operators, traders, and regulators.
Latest News
Appeals court rejects Kalshi bid to block Nevada gaming oversight
LegalBaumgartner introduces federal ban on wildfire event contracts
LegalNovig sues five states to block gambling laws from hitting CFTC-regulated platform
LegalWashington judge orders Kalshi to halt most state betting operations
LegalWashington judge blocks Kalshi, rejects federal preemption for second time
LegalCrypto.com's OG sues Washington state in federal court after Kalshi injunction
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kalshi legal in Washington?
No. A King County Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction in July 2026 halting Kalshi's operations in Washington, ruling it likely violates state gambling laws.
Does Washington allow prediction markets?
Washington State Gambling Commission guidance states that offering event-based contracts or participating in prediction markets is not authorized in the state.
Has Washington sued Kalshi?
Yes. Washington Attorney General Nick Brown sued Kalshi in state court, asserting the platform engages in illegal gambling despite its CFTC registration and prediction-market branding.
What is Washington's stance on CFTC-regulated platforms?
Washington courts have rejected federal preemption claims, ruling that CFTC registration does not shield platforms from state gambling enforcement.
Which platforms have faced action in Washington?
Kalshi is subject to a state-court injunction; OG (operated by Crypto.com subsidiary Nadex) filed a federal suit against the state in response to the Kalshi ruling.