On July 27, 2026, a federal judge issued a ruling to pause a prediction market ban in Minnesota just days before it was scheduled to take effect. District Judge Katherine Menendez stated that the Trump administration, along with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, are likely to prevail in their argument that the state ban is pre-empted by federal law.
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Federal Judge Halts Minnesota Prediction Market Ban Before Implementation
A federal judge has temporarily halted a prediction market ban in Minnesota, which was set to be implemented shortly. The ruling suggests that the plaintiffs, including the Trump administration and prediction market platforms, may have a strong case against the state ban based on federal law.
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Minnesota prediction market ban paused by federal judge days before rollout
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Federal Judge Halts Minnesota Prediction Market Ban Before Implementation