Nevada at a glance
- Status
- Restricted
- Prediction markets
- Restricted; Kalshi has been ordered to geo-block the state and Polymarket has suspended contracts there
- State sports betting
- Legal (retail & mobile)
- State regulator
- Nevada Gaming Control Board
- Authoritative check
- The platform’s own eligibility page for your address
The legal position in Nevada
The Nevada Gaming Control Board issued a cease-and-desist to Kalshi in early 2025. A federal district court ruled for Nevada in late 2025, and in March 2026 the state’s courts issued a restraining order barring Kalshi from offering event contracts on sports, elections and entertainment without gambling licences; the ban was extended in April. By mid-2026 the Gaming Control Board was seeking contempt findings and significant fines over Kalshi’s compliance with a geo-blocking order, and Polymarket had suspended its event contracts in Nevada following the court ruling.
The Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in April 2026, with the panel reportedly sympathetic to Nevada. Nevada’s clash with the platforms — like New Jersey’s — is widely seen as helping push the whole question toward the Supreme Court. Background: US legality.
Which platforms operate in Nevada
As of mid-2026 the major platforms are restricted in Nevada: Kalshi has been ordered to geo-block the state and Polymarket suspended its contracts there. Do not expect normal access from Nevada. If you are a Nevada resident, the platform’s own eligibility screen will reflect the block — and using tools to evade geo-blocking violates platform terms and can freeze your funds.
The position in this state is adverse and moving. This page is general information as of June 2026, not legal advice. The only authoritative source for whether you can trade is the platform’s own eligibility check at sign-up. Never use tools to evade a geo-block — it violates platform terms and can freeze your funds.
Sources: public reporting on the 2026 federal-versus-state prediction-market litigation. Availability and legal status change frequently; verify the current position with the platform and, for legal questions, a qualified professional. Nothing here is legal advice.
Nearby states
The picture can differ sharply across a state line — compare the neighbours:
- California — platforms generally operate.
- Arizona — legal but contested in court.
- Utah — access currently restricted.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kalshi legal in Nevada?
As of mid-2026 Kalshi is restricted in Nevada: courts backed the state and Kalshi has been ordered to geo-block Nevada residents, with the Gaming Control Board seeking contempt findings over compliance. Polymarket also suspended its contracts there. Expect the platform's eligibility screen to reflect the block.
Can I use a VPN to access prediction markets from Nevada?
No. Using a VPN or other tools to evade a platform's geo-blocking violates its terms of service and can result in your account being closed and funds frozen. Nevada is an actively restricted state, and the platforms are under court orders to block it.