Illinois' Curbs On Kalshi Sports Contracts Blocked For Now

By Elaine Briseño · October 5, 2026, 7:53 PM EDT

An Illinois federal judge temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its gambling license requirements against Kalshi and Coinbase on Friday, saying that the companies' core sports betting contracts are likely federally...

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Case Information

Case Title

Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc. v. Raoul, et al

Case Number

1:25-cv-15406

Court

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit

Constitutional - State Statute

Date Filed

December 18, 2025


Case Title

United States of America et al v. State of Illinois et al

Case Number

1:26-cv-03659

Court

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit

Constitutional - State Statute

Date Filed

April 02, 2026


Case Title

KalshiEX LLC v. Raoul et al

Case Number

1:26-cv-07363

Court

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit

Other Statutory Actions

Date Filed

June 23, 2026