Vermont at a glance
- Status
- Available
- Prediction markets
- Generally available under federal CFTC regulation; no specific state block documented
- State sports betting
- Legal (online, since 2024)
- State regulator
- Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery
- Authoritative check
- The platform’s own eligibility page for your address
The legal position in Vermont
Vermont launched legal online sports betting in January 2024 through a small number of licensed operators — among the most recent states to go live. It has not, to our knowledge, taken any action against CFTC-regulated event contracts as of mid-2026; the platforms operate under the standard federal framework and advertise availability.
The federal basis for all of this is the same everywhere: CFTC-designated exchanges treat event contracts as derivatives, not bets — see our US legality overview for how that argument works and where it is being tested.
Which platforms operate in Vermont
Kalshi, its brokerage-routed products and Polymarket generally serve Vermont. As a new betting state with a small market, Vermont offers fewer sportsbook options than its neighbours — the exchanges add both breadth (non-sports markets) and an alternative pricing model.
We are not aware of a specific state block as of June 2026, but this landscape changes quickly and this page is general information, not legal advice. The platform’s own eligibility check at sign-up is always the authoritative source for your address.
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:
- New Hampshire — platforms generally operate.
- Maine — platforms generally operate.
- New York — legal but contested in court.
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Frequently asked questions
Are prediction markets legal in Vermont?
They operate under federal CFTC regulation and we are not aware of a Vermont state action against them as of mid-2026. Vermont also launched legal online sports betting in January 2024.
When did Vermont legalise sports betting?
Online wagering went live in January 2024, making Vermont one of the newest betting states. Prediction markets operate separately under federal derivatives regulation.