Federal Judge Blocks Minnesota Prediction Market Ban, Kalshi Wins Preliminary Injunction
Summary
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Minnesota's prediction market ban, granting Kalshi and Polymarket a preliminary injunction just days before the law was set to take effect on August 1. The ruling found that the Commodity Exchange Act likely preempts the state statute for certain event contracts qualifying as swaps, preserving Kalshi's ability to operate in Minnesota while litigation proceeds. This follows Kalshi's May lawsuit challenging the ban and adds to a series of aggressive legal and regulatory maneuvers, including a CFTC order to ignore a Michigan court ruling. The injunction removes immediate operational risk in Minnesota, though the judge cautioned it could narrow if not all contracts meet the swap definition. The outcome strengthens Kalshi's legal footing against state-level crackdowns, a critical factor as it reportedly pursues a $40 billion valuation and IPO talks.
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