Are Prediction Markets Legal in Rhode Island?
Last updated September 27, 2026. Snapshot — not legal advice.
As of September 27, 2026, the legality of prediction markets in Rhode Island is unresolved — litigation is ongoing with no final ruling yet.
Litigation affecting Rhode Island
State of Rhode Island v. KalshiEX LLCRhode Island’s AG sued Kalshi and Polymarket US (May 2026); the case is consolidated with Kalshi’s own suit, in which the United States and the CFTC intervened.
Pending
CFTC intervention in KalshiEx LLC v. Furcolo (D.R.I.)The CFTC moved to intervene in Kalshi’s D.R.I. suit (May 28, 2026), roughly a week after the state’s suit against the platforms — not a standalone filing.
Pending
KalshiEx LLC v. FurcoloKalshi sued Rhode Island (May 2026) one day before the state sued it; the United States and the CFTC intervened in Kalshi’s docket rather than filing separately.
Pending — argued August 2026, decision pending
Which platforms are available in Rhode Island?
Each platform’s own published availability list, checked September 24, 2026. This table covers the platforms whose complete list we could verify from a primary source: Kalshi, Polymarket (international), DKeX (DraftKings Predictions), Underdog (Underdog Predict), Novig.
| Platform | Status in Rhode Island | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Offered here, per the platform’s own availability list | Platform’s list |
| Polymarket (international) | Unavailable here | Platform’s list |
| DKeX (DraftKings Predictions) | Offered here, per the platform’s own availability list | Platform’s list (archived Sep 16) |
| Underdog (Underdog Predict) | Offered here, per the platform’s own availability list | Platform’s list |
| Novig | Offered here, per the platform’s own availability list | Platform’s list |
Sports betting & gambling in Rhode Island
Legalized 2018; single-operator model run through the state Lottery The market is regulated by the Rhode Island Lottery (Department of Revenue). Tribal gaming: not a factor.
The federal-vs-state fight
Every entry in this fight turns on the same question: does a prediction-market platform's federal regulation by the CFTC preempt a state's gambling law, or does the state retain authority to restrict it? Courts around the country are answering that question differently — sometimes for the platform, sometimes for the state — and almost every ruling so far is preliminary and under appeal. Treat this page as a snapshot, not a final word.
This page is informational, not legal advice. Nearly every litigation entry referenced here is a preliminary ruling under appeal. Always verify a platform's current, location-specific eligibility directly with the venue before relying on this page.