Kalshi Sues Illinois Over New Prediction Market Law, Citing Federal Preemption
Summary
Kalshi has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois and Governor Pritzker to block a new state law imposing a regulatory regime on prediction markets, effective July 1. The company argues the law is preempted by federal regulation, as its event contracts are already federally regulated by the CFTC. This marks another front in Kalshi's ongoing legal battles against state-level bans and regulations, following similar lawsuits in Minnesota and the CFTC's own actions against states like New Mexico. Kalshi claims the new requirements would cause "irreparable harm" and force it to violate federal law, seeking an immediate injunction.
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