CFTC sues New Mexico in latest bid to assert authority over sports betting markets
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The CFTC is suing New Mexico, the latest state in its bid to assert authority over sports betting markets. The lawsuit targets the state's regulatory framework, which the CFTC claims allows for unregulated betting. This move follows similar actions against other states, underscoring the CFTC's push for clearer jurisdiction. Market implications are still emerging.
New Mexico is the next state in the CFTC's crosshairs as the fight continues over regulatory jurisdiction over sports betting.