US Event-Contract Rules: What the CFTC Has Changed and What Remains Unresolved
A guide to the proposed swap definition, the adopted casino-wager exclusion and the court split over state gambling laws—and why each has a different legal effect.
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The CFTC has proposed a new swap definition, adopted a casino-wager exclusion, and faces a court split over state gambling laws regarding event contracts. This explainer outlines the different legal effects of each action, but no immediate market-moving decisions are made. Traders should monitor for future regulatory clarity that could affect prediction markets and crypto derivatives.
