Multi-source·Jul 28, 2026·6 sources analyzed
Federal Judge Blocks Minnesota's Ban on Prediction Markets
A federal judge has issued a temporary block on a Minnesota law that would have banned most prediction markets. The ruling comes just days before the law was set to take effect. (sources: nytimes, thehill, cbsnews, nbcnews, mprnews)
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The federal judge's decision pauses the implementation of a law aimed at prohibiting prediction markets in Minnesota. This ruling allows platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to continue operating in the state.
- The Minnesota law intended to ban most bets on prediction markets.
- The federal judge's ruling is temporary and prevents the law from taking effect.
- Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket were specifically mentioned in relation to the ban.
Why it matters
The ruling could influence the regulatory landscape for prediction markets in other states.
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