Where Kalshi is legal in the US
At a glance
Kalshi event contracts are available to eligible US residents in 50 states plus Washington, D.C. As a CFTC-regulated exchange, Kalshi operates under federal oversight — so availability looks different from a state-by-state sportsbook map. New traders get $10! with code COLLEGEPM.
Why Kalshi works differently from sports betting
Kalshi is a designated contract market regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Its event contracts are treated as federally regulated derivatives, not as wagers placed with a sportsbook. That federal framework is why Kalshi is available far more broadly than state-licensed betting apps — though specific market categories can still be restricted in particular states, and the app confirms what you can trade once you verify your location.
States where Kalshi is available
The following 50 states and Washington, D.C. currently have access. Always confirm eligibility inside the Kalshi app at sign-up.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently asked questions
- In which US states is Kalshi available?
- Kalshi event contracts are available to eligible US residents in 50 states and Washington, D.C., including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware and more. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated exchange, so its event contracts are treated as federally regulated derivatives rather than sports betting, which is why availability differs from state sportsbook maps.
- Is Kalshi legal in my state?
- Kalshi operates under federal CFTC oversight as a designated contract market, so its core event contracts are broadly available across the United States. Some product categories (such as certain sports markets) may be restricted in specific states; the Kalshi app confirms exactly which markets you can trade once you verify your location at sign-up.
- How do I get the Kalshi $10 bonus?
- New traders get $10 when they sign up through our link and enter bonus code COLLEGEPM. Create your account, verify your identity, and the offer is applied at sign-up. Terms are set by Kalshi and may change.
- What is bonus code COLLEGEPM?
- COLLEGEPM is the CollegePredictionMarkets.com referral code for Kalshi. Entering it when you create a new account qualifies eligible new traders for the current Get $10 offer.
- Do I have to be a certain age to trade on Kalshi?
- Yes. You must be 18 or older (21+ in some jurisdictions) and meet Kalshi's identity-verification and eligibility requirements. Event contracts are speculative and can result in loss of the funds you commit.
Availability and offer terms are set by Kalshi and may change. Outbound trading links are affiliate links — see footer disclosure. Not legal advice.