# Minnesota to ban prediction markets like Kalshi, Polymarket : NPR

<https://www.npr.org/2026/05/19/nx-s1-5821265/minnesota-ban-prediction-markets>

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## What Jamie wrote

Interesting first from my home state. I'm pretty much on both sides of this issue. There is a ton of opportunity for scams in prediction markets. I also think they can be a useful and valuable tool. With good regulation they can be valuable. Banning feels lazy.

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