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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 27, 2026 at 5:53 PM ET · Updated July 27, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET

Judge blocks Minnesota ban on Kalshi and Polymarket prediction markets

3 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

A federal judge has blocked Minnesota's ban on prediction markets operated by Kalshi and Polymarket. The ruling was issued days before the first-in-the-nation ban was set to take effect.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 hr ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

New York Post 1 hr ago
Judge blocks Minnesota’s first-in-nation ban on prediction markets run by Kalshi, Polymarket

Wire & mainstream coverage (2)

Reuters via Google News 3 hr ago
Judge blocks Minnesota's first-in-nation prediction markets ban - Reuters
NBC News 3 hr ago
Federal judge blocks Minnesota’s prediction market ban days before it takes effect

Coverage timeline

Jul 27, 5:53 PM ET
3 hr ago
NBC News
Federal judge blocks Minnesota’s prediction market ban days before it takes effect
Jul 27, 6:13 PM ET
3 hr ago
Reuters via Google News
Judge blocks Minnesota's first-in-nation prediction markets ban - Reuters
Jul 27, 7:48 PM ET
1 hr ago
New York Post
Judge blocks Minnesota’s first-in-nation ban on prediction markets run by Kalshi, Polymarket
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