Illinois Governor Bars State Employees From Insider Bets on Prediction Markets

Apr 24, 2026

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Illinois EO 2026-04 bars state employees from insider wagers on Kalshi, Polymarket, Crypto.com. Illinois Gaming Board has issued cease-and-desists to 12+ prediction market operators since April 2025. CFTC sued Illinois on April 2 to assert exclusive federal jurisdiction over event contracts. A widening state response to federal preemption

Pritzker’s executive order took effect immediately and applies across all Illinois state agencies.

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