Is Kalshi legal in your state?
Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated event-contract exchange and operates in 49 US states and DC (not available in Michigan). Sports event contracts are restricted in a small number of states pending state-level review.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Editorial only · Not legal advice
Yes — Kalshi is legal to use from inside New York. It's available in 45 states, restricted in 5, and unavailable in 1.
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What to know
Not available — Kalshi does not currently serve Michigan residents.
Kalshi sports event contracts are blocked pending state regulator review. Politics, macro, and culture markets remain available.
Sports event contracts subject to state challenge. Other categories operate normally.
Fully available. Kalshi's federal CFTC status preempts state-level event-contract restrictions.
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