Prediction Markets
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- Title
- Prediction Markets
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
- Comment period
- Mar 16, 2026 – May 1, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-05105
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| Organization | Gambling regulation | Jurisdiction over prediction markets | Tribal consultation | Market integrity and insider trading | Sports integrity and athlete protection |
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American Gas Association Trade associationSupport The American Gas Association (AGA) supports the CFTC's efforts to regulate prediction markets, specifically advocating f | · | · | · | · | |
Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund; Demand Progress Education Fund; Public Citizen AdvocacyOppose A coalition of civil society organizations, including Public Citizen, opposes the CFTC's rulemaking on prediction market | · | · | · | · | |
Arizona Indian Gaming Association Trade associationSupport The Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA) supports the proposed action of defining "gaming" to include sports-event c | · | · | · | · | |
Backpack Exchange BusinessSupport Backpack Exchange, a global crypto exchange, supports the CFTC's efforts to develop a regulatory framework for predictio | · | · | · | · | |
Bay Mills Indian Community AdvocacyOppose The Bay Mills Indian Community opposes the proposed rulemaking because it threatens their sovereign regulatory authority | · | · | · | · | |
California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) Trade associationOppose The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) opposes the proposed rulemaking, arguing that prediction market | · | · | · | ||
Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) Trade associationSupport The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) supports the Commission's current prohibition on gaming contracts under Rule | · | · | · | · | |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. BusinessSupport Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | · | · | · | · | |
Cherokee Nation GovernmentSupport The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Indian tribe, submitted comments regarding the definition of "gaming" in the | · | · | · | · | |
Chickasaw Nation GovernmentSupport The Chickasaw Nation, a federally recognized Tribal nation, supports the proposed action to define "gaming" and implemen | · | · | · | · | |
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma GovernmentOppose The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma opposes the proposed rulemaking, arguing that prediction markets offering sports-related | · | · | · | · | |
City of Detroit GovernmentSupport The City of Detroit is urging the CFTC to regulate prediction markets by reaffirming that sports event contracts constit | · | · | · | · | |
CME Group Inc. BusinessSupport CME Group Inc. | · | · | · | · | |
Coinbase BusinessSupport Coinbase, a registered Designated Contract Market (DCM), supports the CFTC's oversight of prediction markets and argues | · | · | · | · | |
Colorado River Indian Tribes AdvocacyOppose The Colorado River Indian Tribes opposes the proposed rulemaking on prediction markets, arguing that sports-related even | · | · | · | ||
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon GovernmentOppose The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon opposes the classification of sports betting as event con | · | · | · | · | |
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy AdvocacyOppose Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) opposes the inclusion of sports-based prediction markets under the CFTC's ju | · | · | · | ||
Cowlitz Indian Tribe GovernmentOppose The Cowlitz Indian Tribe opposes the proposed rulemaking that would allow prediction markets to offer sports event contr | · | · | · | · | |
Crypto Council for Innovation Trade associationSupport The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) supports the CFTC's move toward a federal framework for prediction markets, advo | · | · | · | ||
De Silva Law Offices, LLC BusinessSupport De Silva Law Offices, LLC argues that the current self-regulatory framework for prediction markets is structurally inade | · | · | · | · | |
Delaware North BusinessOppose Delaware North, a large gaming company, opposes the expansion of prediction markets, arguing that they function as unreg | · | · | · | · | |
Democracy Defenders Fund AdvocacySupport The Democracy Defenders Fund (DDF) supports the CFTC's authority to regulate prediction markets and urges the commission | · | · | · | · | |
Dragonfly Digital Management, LLC BusinessSupport Dragonfly Digital Management, LLC, a global investment firm, supports the development of a risk-based federal framework | · | · | · | · | |
Elk Valley Rancheria GovernmentSupport The Elk Valley Rancheria, a federally recognized Indian tribe, argues that sports-event contracts are "gaming" and shoul | · | · | · | · | |
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria GovernmentSupport The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, a federally recognized Indian tribe, argues that the CFTC should not engage i | · | · | · | ||
First Strike Research BusinessSupport First Strike Research supports the proposed rulemaking but argues that the current ANPRM is insufficient to address spec | · | · | · | · | · |
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa GovernmentOppose The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, a federally recognized Indian tribe, opposes the expansion of prediction | · | · | · | · | |
Gila River Indian Community GovernmentSupport Governor Stephen R. | · | · | · | · | |
Hivemind Capital Partners LLC BusinessSupport Hivemind Capital Partners LLC, a global investment group, supports the CFTC's rulemaking process to establish a clear, t | · | · | · | · | |
ICE, Inc. BusinessSupport Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | · | · | · | · | · |
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. BusinessSupport Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | · | · | · | · | · |
Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma GovernmentOppose The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma opposes the proposed rulemaking on prediction markets, arguing that sports-related event | · | · | · | · | |
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians GovernmentOppose The Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians opposes the CFTC drafting regulations that would authoriz | · | · | · | · | |
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin GovernmentOppose The Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin opposes the CFTC's proposal to authorize the | · | · | · | · | |
Laguna Development Corporation BusinessOppose Maxine Velasquez of Laguna Development Corporation, representing a corporation owned by the Pueblo of Laguna, opposes th | · | · | · | · | |
Levr Labs Inc. BusinessSupport Levr Labs Inc., a technology company developing an on-chain prediction market, supports the Commission's engagement with | · | · | · | · | |
Lexicon Labs BusinessSupport Lexicon Labs argues that the CFTC has exclusive jurisdiction over sports event contracts as "excluded commodities" and t | · | · | · | · | |
Lincoln Policy Group AdvocacySupport Blanche L. | · | · | · | · | |
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians GovernmentSupport The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, a federally recognized tribe, argues that the CFTC lacks the authority to regul | · | · | · | · | |
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians GovernmentOppose The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, a federally recognized tribe, opposes the inclusion of sports-based pred | · | · | · | · | |
local hardware store BusinessSupport Jeromy Ferguson, a local hardware store owner, supports the regulation of prediction markets rather than their prohibiti | · | · | |||
Lytton Rancheria of California GovernmentOppose The Lytton Rancheria of California, a federally recognized Indian tribe, opposes the CFTC's proposed rulemaking on predi | · | · | · | · | |
Mad River Glen Capital BusinessSupport William McLaughlin, a Vice President at Mad River Glen Capital, supports creating a streamlined regulatory pathway for n | · | · | · | · | · |
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation GovernmentOppose The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation opposes the CFTC's consideration of event contracts on prediction markets, arguing | · | · | · | · | |
Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi GovernmentOppose The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi opposes the proposed regulatory change that would allow the use of futu | · | · | · | ||
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians GovernmentOppose The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians opposes the proposed rulemaking, arguing that prediction markets offering sports-r | · | · | · | · | |
Missouri Gaming Commission GovernmentSupport The Missouri Gaming Commission argues that event contracts on sporting events are sports wagering and should be regulate | · | · | |||
Mohegan Tribe GovernmentOppose The Mohegan Tribe opposes the CFTC's proposed rulemaking on prediction markets, arguing that it infringes upon tribal so | · | · | · | · | |
More Perfect Union AdvocacySupport More Perfect Union is advocating for strong regulatory action against prediction markets, specifically calling for the p | · | · | · | ||
Multicoin Capital Management, LLC BusinessSupport Multicoin Capital Management, LLC supports the development of a federal regulatory framework for prediction markets, arg | · | · | · | · | |
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Office of Public Gaming and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises GovernmentOppose The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Office of Public Gaming and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises oppose the proposed rulemakin | · | · | · | ||
National Congress of American Indians AdvocacyOppose The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) opposes the CFTC's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding even | · | · | · | · | |
National Thoroughbred Racing Association Trade associationSupport The National Thoroughbred Racing Association supports the proposed rule because it allows the Commission to prohibit eve | · | · | · | · | |
National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators (NTGCR) Trade associationOppose The National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators (NTGCR) opposes the proposed rulemaking, arguing that prediction m | · | · | · | · | |
NBA AdvocacySupport The NBA is advocating for robust and comprehensive regulations on sports prediction markets to protect the integrity of | · | · | · | · | |
NCAA AdvocacySupport Charlie Baker, President of the NCAA, is writing to urge the CFTC to implement robust regulatory safeguards for collegia | · | · | · | · | |
NIBA Trade associationSupport NIBA, a trade association for registered derivatives professionals, supports grounding the Commission's public interest | · | · | · | ||
North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California GovernmentSupport The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California, a federally recognized Indian tribe, argues that the CFTC should | · | · | · | · | |
Ohkay Owingeh GovernmentOther Governor Ben Lujan of the Ohkay Owingeh tribe is requesting a ninety-day extension to submit comments on the proposed ru | · | · | · | · | |
Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association AdvocacyOppose The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) opposes the CFTC's rulemaking on prediction markets, arguing that sports-r | · | · | · | · | |
Oneida Nation AdvocacyOppose The Oneida Nation, a federally recognized Indian tribe, opposes the CFTC's consideration of event contracts on predictio | · | · | · | · | |
Paragon Global Markets, LLC and Morton St. Trading Investments, LLC. BusinessSupport Alex Smith, Chief Legal Officer for Paragon Global Markets, LLC and Morton St. | · | · | · | · | |
Pechanga Band of Indians GovernmentOppose The Pechanga Band of Indians, a federally recognized Indian tribe, opposes the proposed rulemaking because it could allo | · | · | · | · | |
Penobscot Nation GovernmentOppose The Penobscot Nation, a federally-recognized tribal government, opposes the proposed rulemaking because it fails to reco | · | · | · | · | |
Performance Predictions II LLC BusinessSupport Performance Predictions II LLC (d/b/a PrizePicks) supports the CFTC's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding pr | · | · | · | · | |
PGA TOUR BusinessSupport Andy Levinson of the PGA TOUR supports the proposed rulemaking but advocates for specific, robust integrity safeguards. | · | · | · | · | |
Polymarket US BusinessSupport Polymarket US supports the CFTC's assertion of exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets but argues against the cre | · | · | · | ||
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe GovernmentOppose The Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe opposes the proposed rulemaking because it would allow the use of futures markets for sp | · | · | · | · | |
Powerhouse Prediction Ventures Inc BusinessSupport Dr. | · | · | · | ||
Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Gaming Commission GovernmentSupport The Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Gaming Commission is requesting an extension of time to comment on the proposed rulem | · | · | · | · | |
Prospective Event Contract Exchange — Abu Dhabi Global Market BusinessSupport Guiselle Sánchez Rangel, founder of a prospective event contract exchange in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, supports the C | · | · | · | · | |
Pueblo of Acoma GovernmentOppose The Pueblo of Acoma, a federally recognized Indian tribe, opposes the CFTC's rulemaking on prediction markets because it | · | · | · | · | |
Pueblo of Isleta GovernmentOppose The Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta opposes the CFTC's proposed rulemaking on prediction markets, arguing that "event c | · | · | · | · | |
Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians GovernmentOppose The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, a federally recognized Indian tribe, opposes the proposed rulemaking that would allo | · | · | · | · | |
Robinhood Derivatives, LLC BusinessSupport Robinhood Derivatives, LLC supports the Commission's efforts to develop a coherent regulatory approach for prediction ma | · | · | · | ||
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe GovernmentOppose The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe opposes the proposed framework for prediction markets, arguing that these "event contracts" | · | · | · | · | |
Seminole Nation of Oklahoma GovernmentOppose The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma opposes the proposed rulemaking, arguing that prediction markets offering sports-related | · | · | · | · | |
Seneca Cayuga Nation Office of the Gaming Commissioner GovernmentOther The Seneca Cayuga Nation Office of the Gaming Commissioner is requesting an extension of time to comment on the proposed | · | · | · | · | |
small hedge fund BusinessSupport Mitch Hull, a trader and owner of a small hedge fund, supports the regulation of prediction markets because they provide | · | · | · | · | |
Smarkets Limited BusinessSupport Smarkets Limited, a prediction market exchange operator, supports the Commission's move to bring event futures into a co | · | · | · | · | |
Solana Policy Institute AdvocacySupport The Solana Policy Institute supports the CFTC's move to seek comment on blockchain-based prediction markets, advocating | · | · | · | · | |
Spokane Tribe of Indians AdvocacyOppose The Spokane Tribe of Indians opposes the proposed rulemaking, arguing that prediction markets offering sports-related ev | · | · | · | · | |
Sports Fans Coalition, Inc. AdvocacySupport Sports Fans Coalition, Inc. | · | · | · | · | |
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians AdvocacyOppose The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians opposes the proposed rulemaking on prediction markets, arguing that sports-related ev | · | · | · | · | |
Stockbridge-Munsee Community GovernmentSupport The Stockbridge-Munsee Community, a federally recognized Indian tribe, argues that the CFTC must uphold its regulatory r | · | · | · | · | |
Suquamish Indian Tribe GovernmentSupport The Suquamish Indian Tribe opposes the characterization of sports-outcome event contracts as financial derivatives, argu | · | · | · | · | |
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community AdvocacyOppose The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community opposes the proposed action, arguing that prediction markets are essentially gambl | · | · | · | · | |
Tennessee Sports Wagering Council GovernmentOppose The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) opposes the CFTC's position on prediction market sports event contracts, arg | · | · | · | · | |
The Digital Chamber ("TDC") Trade associationSupport The Digital Chamber (TDC), a digital asset and blockchain trade association, strongly supports the Commission's consider | · | · | · | · | |
Tohono O'odham Nation GovernmentOppose The Tohono O'odham Nation, a federally recognized tribe, opposes the CFTC's potential regulation of prediction markets f | · | · | · | · | |
Tölt Strategies LLC & Eventus Systems Inc BusinessSupport Eventus Systems Inc and Tölt Strategies LLC support the development of a standardized taxonomy and product specification | · | · | · | · | · |
Tonto Apache Tribe GovernmentOppose Calvin Johnson, Chairman of the Tonto Apache Tribe, opposes the proposed rulemaking because it would allow the use of fu | · | · | · | · | |
Topstep BusinessSupport Topstep, a Chicago-based organization and parent company to a registered introducing broker and proprietary trading firm | · | · | · | · | |
Underdog Sports Holdings, Inc. BusinessSupport Underdog Sports Holdings, Inc. | · | · | · | ||
United States Senate GovernmentSupport A group of United States Senators is requesting that the CFTC take stricter enforcement actions against insider trading | · | · | · | ||
Viohl & Associates BusinessSupport Owen Voutsinas-Klose, representing Viohl & Associates, supports the proportionate regulation of prediction markets. | · | · | |||
Vitruvitas BusinessSupport Vitruvitas, a company developing institutional market infrastructure, supports the proposed rulemaking by advocating for | · | · | · | · | |
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation GovernmentOppose The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (San Manuel Band of Mission Indians) opposes the CFTC's Advance Notice of Proposed | · | · | · | · |
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- Jun 16, 2026Andrew KimSupportIndividual📎 Attachment
Andrew Kim, a J.D. candidate, submits an article arguing that prediction markets should be subject to state consumer protection and police-power laws alongside federal regulation. He contends that while federal oversight may govern market structure, state laws are necessary to address specific harms like misleading advertising, accessibility to high-risk users, and market misconduct.
Read comment → - Jun 16, 2026Caleb FisherSupportIndividual
A college student who lost money on the Kalshi platform argues that prediction markets on political and other events are essentially gambling vehicles that lack legitimate commercial functions. The commenter urges the Commission to prohibit retail prediction markets, citing consumer harm and the potential for manipulation and misinformation.
Read comment → - Jun 16, 2026Jeromee JohnsonSupportIndividual📎 Attachment
Jeromee Johnson, writing in his individual capacity as a former markets practitioner and current leader at Tellus App, Inc., supports the Commission's effort to regulate prediction markets. He argues that the Commission should adopt an "economic purpose test" to distinguish between legitimate hedging contracts and sports/entertainment betting, while also requiring robust consumer protection standards for the latter.
Read comment → - Jun 16, 2026Empower Smiles PLLCSupportBusiness📎 Attachment
A retail market participant supports the rulemaking but argues that stronger operational and consumer-protection standards are necessary. The commenter highlights issues with delayed collateral recognition, lack of transparency in contract resolution, and requests specific requirements for plain-language disclosures and independent dispute reviews.
Read comment → - Jun 16, 2026James FestanteSupportAdvocacy
Jim Festante, Executive Director of Health-e-Habits, supports the CFTC's proposed rulemaking on prediction markets. He argues that without regulation, these markets risk becoming predatory "digital casinos" that exploit users through gamified mechanics.
Read comment → - Jun 16, 2026Boris BoninSupportIndividual
The commenter, a former user of the Kalshi platform, argues that the company engages in deceptive practices and "astroturfing" to influence regulation. They advocate for strong, meaningful regulation of prediction markets to protect the public from financial and psychological risks.
Read comment → - Jun 16, 2026Lillian WojeckSupportIndividual
Lillian Wojeck, a student, supports the implementation of strict regulations on prediction markets to prevent predatory practices and insider trading. She argues that while these markets provide valuable data, the CFTC must prioritize consumer protection and enforce tough rules to ensure they are not exploited by those with nonpublic information.
Read comment → - Jun 16, 2026Bowen HamptonOpposeIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 16, 2026Seni ThomasSupportBusiness
Seni Thomas, CEO of EDGE Markets, supports the proportionate regulation of prediction markets to ensure consumer protection and financial innovation. He argues that proper regulation will prevent users from moving to unregulated offshore platforms and help the United States lead in financial technology.
Read comment → - Jun 16, 2026Dom GrSupportIndividual
Dom G, a journalist, supports the development of proportionate regulations for prediction markets rather than bans or overly restrictive rules. He argues that these markets provide valuable information, allow for hedging, and should be regulated to ensure consumer protection while maintaining U.S. competitiveness in financial innovation.
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