CFTC proposals aimed at separating prediction markets from casino gambling
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The CFTC proposes two rules that would carve prediction‑market activities out of casino‑gaming definitions, aiming to clarify federal oversight and potentially spark a U.S. Supreme Court clash over state versus federal jurisdiction; by distinguishing wagering on future events from traditional gambling, the agency seeks regulatory certainty, which could reshape market structures and attract broader institutional participation.
The two measures attempt to set the stage for a potential US Supreme Court battle over federal and state jurisdiction.