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New Jersey asks Supreme Court to rule states can police prediction markets

Published

2 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

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Fintech

Geography

United States

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Read at cryptopolitan.com

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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

New Jersey has petitioned the US Supreme Court to allow states to regulate prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket as gambling, challenging federal regulatory exclusivity claimed by the CFTC. This legal battle highlights a split between circuit courts on regulatory authority and involves a coalition of 44 states and major gaming operators opposing the platforms.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

The Supreme Court debate over who regulates prediction markets opens a direct line of conflict between founders of prediction platforms and state gaming authorities. You need to prepare for patchy state rules or a unified federal framework and reassess your compliance and market strategy now.

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