Kalshi tells Louisiana users: state says you can’t trade
Louisiana attorney general Liz Murrill sued Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood & others, prompting a judge’s restraining order within hours.
The hit
Kalshi customers in Louisiana got a message Friday saying “Your government says you can’t use Kalshi anymore,” according to nola.com. The notice came after a Tangipahoa Parish judge issued a temporary restraining order barring prediction markets in the state. Users reportedly could still buy event contracts despite the order.
Why it matters
The case tests whether a state court order can cut off a market Kalshi says is federally regulated, mid-dispute. Murrill argues the contracts are bets that violate Louisiana’s gambling laws. Kalshi’s notice told users the state acted “without a hearing, notice, or due process,” framing the shutdown as overreach rather than a product failure.
The record
| Lawsuit filed | Louisiana attorney general Liz Murrill sued Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood & others on Thursday |
|---|---|
| Restraining order | Judge Jeffrey Johnson of Tangipahoa Parish barred prediction markets in Louisiana within hours of the filing |
| Kalshi’s federal suit | Kalshi sued Murrill & other officials in federal court two weeks before Murrill’s suit, disputing state authority |
| Kalshi’s own order request | Filed Thursday seeking a restraining order against Murrill; no ruling yet |
What happens next
Watch the federal court for a ruling on Kalshi’s restraining order request against Murrill.
Sources: Kalshi responds to Louisiana ruling on prediction markets
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