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Updated October 1, 2026
Kalshi

Kalshi Review 2026

CFTC-regulated event-contract exchange

★★★★☆4.0/5

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Overall Rating
4.0/5
Payout Speed
1-3 days
AGCO Licensed
No
Active Promos
1

Pros

  • +CFTC-regulated and federally legal
  • +Available in almost every state
  • +Markets beyond traditional sports

Cons

  • −Event contracts, not a normal sportsbook
  • −Trading fees apply
  • −Learning curve for new traders

Kalshi Review Summary

Kalshi is a federally regulated (CFTC) prediction market where you trade event contracts on sports, economics and more. Legal in almost every state, 18+.

Kalshi Bonuses & Promotions

Kalshi: New Traders Get $10

$10sportsbookNew Player
Available in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, 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

Betting Markets & Sports

  • • Sports
  • • Politics
  • • Economics
  • • Crypto
  • • Culture
  • • Weather

Payment Methods

Deposit Methods

  • ✓ Debit card
  • ✓ Bank transfer (ACH)
  • ✓ PayPal
  • ✓ Venmo
  • ✓ Apple Pay
  • ✓ Google Pay
  • ✓ Cash App
  • ✓ Wire transfer
  • ✓ Crypto

Withdrawal Info

  • Processing Time: 1-3 days

Customer Support

Support Channels

  • • Live Chat (24/7)
  • • Email Support
  • • Help Center / FAQ

Response Time

Live chat typically responds within minutes. Email support usually replies within 24 hours.

Languages

English

Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be fun, not a way to make money. Set limits, never chase losses, and only bet what you can afford to lose. If gambling stops being fun, take a break.

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