States / Missouri
Legal status · as of Oct 15, 2026
Are prediction markets legal in Missouri?
Enforcement action
Missouri launched licensed sports betting Dec 1, 2025. On Sept 18, 2026 its attorney general ordered six operators to stop offering sports event contracts.
State actions
Regulator orders, lawsuits, rulings and laws, newest first.
| Date | Action | What happened | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Other | PrizePicks suspends its Team Picks sports prediction product (Kalshi contracts) in Missouri, citing 'updated legal requirements'; PrizePicks was not among the AG's cease-and-desist recipients. Date inferred from 'Tuesday' in the report. (PrizePicks) | SBC Americas: PrizePicks pulls sports contracts in Missouri |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Statement | AG's office says Kalshi was first to respond to the cease-and-desist order and talks are ongoing; operators reportedly have until late October to show compliance. (Kalshi) | Spectrum News St. Louis |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Cease and desist | AG Catherine Hanaway orders six operators to stop unlicensed sports wagering. (Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com, Novig, Underdog, Robinhood) | Missouri AG primary · ABC17 |
Prediction markets in Missouri: questions
Are prediction markets legal in Missouri?
Enforcement action. Missouri launched licensed sports betting Dec 1, 2025. On Sept 18, 2026 its attorney general ordered six operators to stop offering sports event contracts. 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 Missouri?
Oct 6, 2026: PrizePicks suspends its Team Picks sports prediction product (Kalshi contracts) in Missouri, citing 'updated legal requirements'; PrizePicks was not among the AG's cease-and-desist recipients. Date inferred from 'Tuesday' in the report.
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