Utah Judge Rules State Can Enforce Anti-Gambling Laws on Prediction Markets
A federal judge in Utah has ruled that the state can enforce its strict anti-gambling laws on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. This decision is a win for states seeking to regulate these platforms, which Utah views as gambling.…
Houston, TX, August 5, 2026 —
A federal judge in Utah has ruled that the state’s anti-gambling laws can be applied to prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The decision represents a significant victory for states looking to regulate these operations, which Utah categorizes as forms of gambling.
Kalshi had filed a lawsuit against the state of Utah with the aim of preventing the enforcement of these restrictions. The company argued that federal law should supersede state gambling regulations concerning these markets. However, the judge dismissed this argument, paving the way for Utah to enforce its laws.
Despite the ruling, residents of Utah are still able to participate in these prediction markets. The state’s attorney general has indicated an intention to enforce existing state laws on the matter.
Kalshi has stated its intention to appeal the federal judge’s decision.
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