CFTC Expands Court Battle Over Prediction Markets

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has intensified its legal campaign over prediction markets by launching new actions against New York and stepping into an ongoing dispute in Massachusetts. The federal regulator argues that it alone holds authority over these markets, setting up a broader conflict with state governments attempting to apply their own gambling laws. The latest developments mark an expansion of the agency’s courtroom strategy, which already includes similar disputes in Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois. At the center […] The post CFTC Expands Court Battle Over Prediction Markets appeared first on World Casino News.

Apr 28, 2026 - 09:00
CFTC Expands Court Battle Over Prediction Markets

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has intensified its legal campaign over prediction markets by launching new actions against New York and stepping into an ongoing dispute in Massachusetts. The federal regulator argues that it alone holds authority over these markets, setting up a broader conflict with state governments attempting to apply their own gambling laws. The latest developments mark an expansion of the agency’s courtroom strategy, which already includes similar disputes in Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois. At the center […]

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