A Michigan court order restricts Kalshi's operations through July 13, 2026. Here's the access picture and what comes next.
A Michigan court issued a temporary order restricting Kalshi’s operation in the state in June 2026. Here’s the current access picture and what it means for Michigan residents.
Kalshi access restricted in Michigan — TRO through 2026-07-13
Kalshi is implementing restrictions under the court order. Other platforms are not directly affected.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sought and received a temporary restraining order against Kalshi from Ingham County Circuit Court on June 29, 2026 — one day before Illinois’s SB 3019 took effect. The order requires Kalshi to restrict access for Michigan residents while the AG’s underlying case proceeds. Kalshi has indicated it is implementing the required restrictions while contesting the order.
Ingham County Circuit Court
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, Ingham County Circuit Court
June 29, 2026
14 days (through 2026-07-13)
$120000/day
Michigan’s legal theory differs from Illinois’s legislative approach. Michigan AG Nessel is using existing consumer protection authority under the state’s Lawful Sports Betting Act to argue Kalshi is operating as an unlicensed sports betting platform. Kalshi and the CFTC argue that federal law under the Commodity Exchange Act gives the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over CFTC-regulated exchanges, preempting state gaming laws.
The Kalshi TRO does not affect other CFTC-regulated platforms. Michigan residents can still access platforms not party to the court order. Confirm availability before trading — platform access can change.
ForecastEx (IBKR)
Not party to TRO — own CFTC DCM. Confirm at ibkr.com/predictions.
FanDuel Predicts
Not party to TRO — CME-based. Confirm at fanduel.com/predict.
DraftKings DKeX
Not party to TRO — own CFTC DCM. Confirm at draftkings.com/sports/event-trading.
PredictIt
Not party to TRO. Confirm at predictit.org.
Polymarket
US access invite-only; not party to this TRO. Confirm at polymarket.com.
Robinhood Event Contracts
Robinhood routes orders through Kalshi. Access may be affected — confirm at robinhood.com.
June 29, 2026
TRO issued
Ingham County Circuit Court issues 14-day TRO against Kalshi. Kalshi begins implementing restrictions for Michigan residents.
July 13, 2026
TRO expiry (unless extended)
TRO expires after 14 days absent further court action.
After July 13
Three possible outcomes
This page updates when court rulings are confirmed via official Michigan court records. Confirm Kalshi access directly at Kalshi.com.
Michigan was among the first states to take regulatory action against prediction markets in 2026 — filing suit against Kalshi in March 2026 under the state’s Lawful Sports Betting Act. That original suit set the stage for the June 29 TRO.
Michigan’s strategy is distinct from Illinois’s: where Illinois passed SB 3019 (a new law effective July 1 imposing licensing and taxes), Michigan is using existing consumer protection authority to seek injunctive relief through the courts. The underlying legal question — whether the CFTC’s exclusive jurisdiction under the Commodity Exchange Act preempts state gaming laws — is the same in both states.
“Corporations cannot circumvent state gaming laws. My office will hold those who sidestep Michigan’s consumer protections accountable and ensure that betting in our state remains lawful, fair and subject to the oversight our residents expect and deserve.”
Illinois Prediction Markets
SB 3019 in effect July 1 — companion state-blocking coverage.
State Regulations Hub
Full 50-state access grid and enforcement tracker.
Are Prediction Markets Gambling?
The legal debate at the heart of Michigan's case.
Platform Partnerships
How Robinhood, Coinbase, and others route through Kalshi.
