Contested. Kalshi accepts Washington with a restriction: court order of 13 Aug 2026 covers sports, elections, politics and other categories; Kalshi says it blocked WA customers. Washington has acted against Kalshi: aG release of 13 Aug 2026: King County judge's final order bars Kalshi from sports, elections, politics, entertainment wagers in Washington; geofence by 19 Aug and 2 Sep; Court of Appeals denied a stay.
Kalshi and the alternatives in Washington
What the law says
13 AUG 2026AG release of 13 Aug 2026: King County judge's final order bars Kalshi from sports, elections, politics, entertainment wagers in Washington; geofence by 19 Aug and 2 Sep; Court of Appeals denied a stay. atg.wa.gov ↗
20 JUL 2026King County Superior Court granted the Washington AG a preliminary injunction against Kalshi under the Gambling Act and Consumer Protection Act (AG release of 21 Jul 2026 says Monday). atg.wa.gov ↗
27 MAR 2026Washington AG Nick Brown sued Kalshi (Gambling Act and Consumer Protection Act) over its online platform taking bets on sports, elections and other events. atg.wa.gov ↗