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RESTRICTEDCFTC-regulated venues · checked 7 OCT 2026

Are prediction markets legal in Washington?

By Settled desk · Checked against 6 sources · NOT LEGAL ADVICE
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Partly. 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. Polymarket says it accepts Washington. Kalshi is blocked or heavily restricted in Washington after a King County order (13 Aug 2026) barring its sports, elections, politics and entertainment contracts.

Which platforms accept Washington residents

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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 ↗

Sources. 6 primary and court sources, each quoted on our side and read on 7 Oct 2026: cdcgaming.com, apps.apple.com, support.novig.com, atg.wa.gov (3). A cell marked not stated means no source we found says it either way.
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FEE AT 50¢: 0% to 1.5%
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