{"id":29635,"date":"2026-08-07T19:13:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T23:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?page_id=29635"},"modified":"2026-11-02T06:27:02","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:27:02","slug":"missouri","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/bet\/prediction-markets\/missouri\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Kalshi Legal in Missouri? Prediction Markets Status (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Prediction markets are still available to Missouri residents, but the state says their sports contracts are illegal. On September 18, 2026, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced cease-and-desist letters telling Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com, Novig, Underdog and Robinhood to stop offering sports event contracts to Missourians unless they are licensed by the Missouri Gaming Commission. Novig and Crypto.com sued her on October 16, 2026, and Kalshi on October 27, and we found no ruling as of November 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This page covers which prediction markets Missouri residents can use, whether Kalshi and Polymarket are legal in the state, the age rules, and where the current legal debate stands. It is general information, not legal advice, and the picture is evolving. For the platform detail, see our full Kalshi review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prediction markets available in Missouri at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Platform<\/strong><\/td>Available in Missouri?<\/strong><\/td>Regulation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Kalshi<\/td>Yes, 18+, but the state says its sports contracts need a Missouri license<\/td>CFTC Designated Contract Market<\/td><\/tr>
Polymarket<\/td>Yes, via QCX (18+), but the state says its sports contracts need a Missouri license<\/td>CFTC-regulated (QCX licence)<\/td><\/tr>
Robinhood<\/td>Yes, but it received the attorney general’s cease-and-desist letter<\/td>CFTC-regulated event contracts<\/td><\/tr>
ProphetX<\/td>Yes<\/td>CFTC-regulated (DCM\/DCO)<\/td><\/tr>
Sweepstakes casinos<\/td>Operate with no Missouri license, and no Missouri court has ruled on them (see our Missouri online casinos guide<\/a>)<\/td>No Missouri statute licenses them<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n