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Trump Administration Sues Illinois Over Prediction Market Regulations

4/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration filed a lawsuit against Illinois to block the state from regulating prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket.
The Illinois Gaming Board had sent cease-and-desist letters asserting these markets violate state law.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission contends these markets are commodities, not gambling, and seeks uniform regulation.
The outcome could significantly impact Illinois gambling revenue, as regulated sportsbooks have generated over $1.1 billion in state taxes.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration filed a lawsuit against Illinois to block the state from regulating prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket.
The Illinois Gaming Board had sent cease-and-desist letters asserting these markets violate state law.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission contends these markets are commodities, not gambling, and seeks uniform regulation.
The outcome could significantly impact Illinois gambling revenue, as regulated sportsbooks have generated over $1.1 billion in state taxes.