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CFTC Faces Legal Showdown Over Prediction Market Jurisdiction

February 18 – March 5, 2026

Federal regulators and state authorities are clashing over the legal status of prediction markets, sparking a debate that has divided Republican lawmakers. The outcome of this battle will determine whether these platforms are governed by federal oversight or state-level gambling laws.

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