States / Massachusetts
Legal status · as of Oct 15, 2026
Are prediction markets legal in Massachusetts?
In court
Massachusetts won a state-court preliminary injunction (Jan 2026) barring Kalshi's sports contracts without a state license, but it is stayed pending Kalshi's appeal. The Supreme Judicial Court heard argument May 4, 2026; the CFTC filed an amicus brief for Kalshi and nearly 40 state attorneys general back the state.
State actions
Regulator orders, lawsuits, rulings and laws, newest first.
| Date | Action | What happened | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Lawsuit | Novig sues Massachusetts (with Washington and New Mexico). (Novig) | Covers timeline |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Other | CFTC amicus brief at the SJC (No. SJC-13906). (Kalshi) | CFTC Release 9219-26 primary |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Other | Court grants AG Campbell's preliminary injunction in the suit filed Sept 2025. (Kalshi) | Mass. AG primary |
Cases involving Massachusetts
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| Case | Status | Last action | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts AG v. Kalshi Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court; Suffolk County Superior Court | PI granted (stayed); SJC decision pending | May 4, 2026 SJC heard oral argument. | Massachusetts AG press release (PI) primary · Cert petition (PDF), No. 26-299 primary · CFTC amicus brief, SJC-13906 (PDF) primary · CFTC press release 9219-26 (Mass. SJC filing) primary · Multistate amicus brief, SJC (PDF, NY AG) primary · News: InGame (SJC argument) · Tracker: Mick Bransfield prediction-market litigation tracker |
Prediction markets in Massachusetts: questions
Are prediction markets legal in Massachusetts?
In court. Massachusetts won a state-court preliminary injunction (Jan 2026) barring Kalshi's sports contracts without a state license, but it is stayed pending Kalshi's appeal. The Supreme Judicial Court heard argument May 4, 2026; the CFTC filed an amicus brief for Kalshi and nearly 40 state attorneys general back 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 Massachusetts?
Aug 10, 2026: Novig sues Massachusetts (with Washington and New Mexico).
Is there a lawsuit over prediction markets in Massachusetts?
Yes. Massachusetts AG v. Kalshi (Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court; Suffolk County Superior Court): PI granted (stayed); SJC decision pending.
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