The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a lawsuit against the state of Kentucky on June 23, 2026, in response to Kentucky's efforts to regulate prediction markets. This legal action follows a lawsuit initiated by Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman against prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. The CFTC asserts that it holds exclusive jurisdiction over these platforms.
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CFTC files lawsuit against Kentucky regarding prediction market regulations
The CFTC has initiated a lawsuit against Kentucky, challenging the state's attempts to regulate prediction markets. This follows a lawsuit from Kentucky's Attorney General against specific prediction market platforms.
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