KalshiEX LLC v. Williams

Injunction denied; on appeal (2d Cir.)2d Cir.Kalshi v. State

Last updated August 16, 2026. Snapshot — not legal advice.

Overview

The industry’s most consequential loss so far, and the direct counterweight to New Jersey. Judge Analisa Torres denied Kalshi a preliminary injunction and held that the Commodity Exchange Act does not preempt New York’s gambling law, reasoning that the CEA preserves state authority over conduct within traditional police powers and that Congress did not clearly displace state gambling regulation. Kalshi appealed to the Second Circuit the same day; an emergency injunction pending appeal was denied. The appeal is pending.

Timeline

Fall 2025

Kalshi sues the New York State Gaming Commission (1:25-cv-08846) seeking to block state enforcement.

April 2026

CFTC separately sues New York over its enforcement posture.

July 2026

Judge Torres denies the preliminary injunction; holds CEA does not preempt New York law. Kalshi appeals to the Second Circuit the same day.

What's next: Kalshi appealed to the Second Circuit (No. 26-1835); no argument date set. The CFTC separately sued New York.

Parties

Plaintiffs

  • KalshiEX LLC

Defendants

  • Robert Williams (Executive Director, New York State Gaming Commission)
  • New York State Gaming Commission
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