Policy
CFTC Writes Prediction Markets Into Swap Rules and Carves Sportsbooks Out
Unchained·October 12, 2026·1 min read
The CFTC on Oct. 9 proposed bringing sports, politics, and weather contracts under its swap definition, responding to states warning that federal oversight would swallow all sports betting. It also issued an interim rule keeping sportsbooks and casino games outside the definition, carving out a distinct regulatory path.
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