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The Trump administration proposed new federal rules for prediction markets, aiming to regulate their booming industry while allowing most sports-related bets.

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Trump administration, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Selig, Matthew Bakowicz, American Gaming Association, Kalshi, Polymarket, NBA, NFL
What
The Trump administration proposed new federal rules for prediction markets, aiming to regulate their booming industry while allowing most sports-related bets.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:01:26 GMT · 3h 10m ago
Where
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Why
The proposal was issued by the CFTC to oversee the burgeoning prediction market industry, which has raised concerns about insider trading and problematic wager topics.
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The CFTC's new proposal attempts to clarify the legal status of prediction markets, allowing continuous operation of federally regulated sports prediction markets in the U.S. despite objections from states and the gaming industry who consider them illegal sports betting. This move escalates the ongoing legal and regulatory conflict between federal agencies and various states regarding financial regulation and sports betting.

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