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Prediction Markets Face Supreme Court Showdown Over Regulatory Authority

A legal battle is brewing over the regulation of prediction markets, with a potential showdown at the Supreme Court by June. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) asserts federal authority over these platforms, while a majority of state attorneys general argue that state gambling laws should apply. This conflict could escalate to the Supreme Court if different circuit courts issue conflicting rulings, a scenario prediction market executives and lawyers anticipate as early as November. AI

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Prediction Markets Face Supreme Court Showdown Over Regulatory Authority

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Camila Grigera Naón ·

    Prediction market exec says gambling fight could reach Supreme Court by June

    A possible circuit split could determine whether federal commodities law overrides state gambling rules.