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CFTC proposes a divide between prediction contracts and sportsbook wagers

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CFTC proposes treating event contracts as swaps while excluding casino gambling

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission proposed Friday to expressly include event contracts tied to sports, politics, culture and weather in the swap definition, while issuing a separate interim rule excluding casino-style gambling.

Oct 9, 2026·6 sourcesCrypto regulationEvent contractsCrypto prediction marketsCFTC retail crypto trading frameworkDerivatives regulationCommodity Futures Trading Commission
CFTC proposes treating event contracts as swaps while excluding casino gambling
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