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Kentucky Takes Legal Action Against Prediction Market Platforms

The state of Kentucky has initiated lawsuits against Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging they are operating unlicensed sports gambling services.

by Editorial Staff|Jun 18, 2026|1 MIN READ|WORLD

On June 18, 2026, Kentucky filed lawsuits against prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, along with their partners Coinbase, Robinhood, and Webull.

The lawsuits assert that these platforms have been offering sports event contracts without the necessary state licenses, thereby circumventing local gambling regulations.

Kentucky's legal action reflects its commitment to enforcing state gambling laws and ensuring compliance among operators in the market.