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Minnesota Passes First Bipartisan Ban on Prediction Markets

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 10:20 PM UTC · How we work

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Minnesota passed the first bipartisan law banning prediction-market platforms, championed by Rep. Emma Greenman (D-MN).
Greenman said teachers reported underage students downloading apps such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
She warned the platforms could serve as a back door to illegal sports betting.
A judge paused enforcement after a federal regulator and the firms sued, prompting Painter’s authority test comment.

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Minnesota passed the first bipartisan law banning prediction-market platforms, championed by Rep. Emma Greenman (D-MN).
Greenman said teachers reported underage students downloading apps such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
She warned the platforms could serve as a back door to illegal sports betting.
A judge paused enforcement after a federal regulator and the firms sued, prompting Painter’s authority test comment.