States / Connecticut
Legal status · as of Oct 15, 2026
Are prediction markets legal in Connecticut?
In court
Connecticut has ordered 10 platforms to stop offering sports contracts. A federal judge denied Kalshi's injunction in Aug 2026, and the attorney general then sued Kalshi. The CFTC is suing the state.
State actions
Regulator orders, lawsuits, rulings and laws, newest first.
| Date | Action | What happened | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Other | Gemini, ProphetX and WeBull reported to have stopped offering sports prediction markets in Connecticut after the September demand letters (CT Insider, via DeFi Rate). (Gemini, ProphetX, Webull) | DeFi Rate: Gemini, ProphetX, WeBull limit contracts in Connecticut |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Cease and desist | DCP orders nine more platforms to stop and issues nearly 30 subpoenas to licensees, media, app stores and payment processors. (Polymarket, Coinbase, Crypto.com, Robinhood, ProphetX, Novig, Webull, Gemini, Underdog) | Office of Gov. Lamont primary |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Lawsuit | AG William Tong sues Kalshi seeking an injunction against unlicensed sports wagering. (Kalshi) | Connecticut AG release primary · CT Mirror |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Other | Federal judge denies Kalshi's preliminary injunction. (Kalshi) | Covers timeline |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Lawsuit | CFTC sues Connecticut. | CFTC Release 9206-26 primary |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Cease and desist | Department of Consumer Protection orders operators to stop sports wagers; Kalshi countersues. (Kalshi, Robinhood, Crypto.com) | CoinDesk |
Cases involving Connecticut
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| Case | Status | Last action | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFTC v. Connecticut U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut | Pending — PI and intervention motions | Sep 11, 2026 CFTC moved for a preliminary injunction. | CFTC press release 9206-26 (suits vs. AZ, CT, IL) primary · Cert petition (PDF), No. 26-338 primary · Tracker: DeFi Rate prediction-market legal tracker · Tracker: Mick Bransfield prediction-market litigation tracker |
| Kalshi & Coinbase v. Connecticut U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut | PIs denied; appeals pending | Sep 3, 2026 Second Circuit directed Nos. 26-2297, 26-1835 and 26-2239 to be heard in tandem. | Second Circuit docket No. 26-2239 (Justia) primary · Second Circuit docket No. 26-1835 (Justia) primary · Cert petition (PDF), No. 26-299 primary · Cert petition (PDF), No. 26-338 primary · Connecticut AG press release (suit vs. Kalshi) primary · Tracker: DeFi Rate prediction-market legal tracker |
Prediction markets in Connecticut: questions
Are prediction markets legal in Connecticut?
In court. Connecticut has ordered 10 platforms to stop offering sports contracts. A federal judge denied Kalshi's injunction in Aug 2026, and the attorney general then sued Kalshi. The CFTC is suing the state. Exchanges registered with the CFTC, including Kalshi, say federal law lets them offer event contracts in every state; that question is being fought in court. This summarizes public actions and is not legal advice.
What is the latest prediction market action in Connecticut?
Oct 8, 2026: Gemini, ProphetX and WeBull reported to have stopped offering sports prediction markets in Connecticut after the September demand letters (CT Insider, via DeFi Rate).
Is there a lawsuit over prediction markets in Connecticut?
Yes. CFTC v. Connecticut (U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut): Pending — PI and intervention motions. Kalshi & Coinbase v. Connecticut (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut): PIs denied; appeals pending.
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