Utah News Prediction Markets Federal Judge Rules Utah Can Enforce Gambling Laws Against Kalshi Last Updated: August 5th, 2026 8:10 am PDT Key Highlights Federal protections have kept prediction markets operational in many states, but that’s no longer the case in Utah. On August 4, U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby sided with state lawmakers, ruling that the Commodity Exchange Act doesn’t block Utah from enforcing its gambling regulations. Utah Court Rejects Kalshi’s Federal Preemption Claim The U.S. […]