# CFTC proposes dividing prediction contracts from sportsbook wagers

https://mins.news/en/item/94618

- CryptoSlate, 2026-10-10 16:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://cryptoslate.com/cftc-proposes-new-divide-between-prediction-contracts-and-sportsbook-wagers/

> The CFTC proposed classifying sports and other event contracts as swaps, while issuing an interim final rule that excludes sportsbook and casino wagers. The proposal is open to public comments; the exclusion takes effect once published in the Federal Register. A court ruling also found that federal regulation does not necessarily displace state gambling laws.

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