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title: "CFTC Draws the Line Between Prediction Markets and Gambling in New Rules"
url: https://thecoingazette.com/cftc-draws-the-line-between-prediction-markets-and-gambling-in-new-rules/
date: 2026-10-10
modified: 2026-10-10
lang: en
author: "Coin Gazette Editorial"
description: "A proposed rule would expressly fold event contracts tied to sports, politics, culture and weather into the “swap” definition, while an interim rule excludes casino-style gambling—sharpening the agency’s claim to..."
categories:
  - "Law and Order"
word_count: 32
---

# CFTC Draws the Line Between Prediction Markets and Gambling in New Rules

A proposed rule would expressly fold event contracts tied to sports, politics, culture and weather into the “swap” definition, while an interim rule excludes casino-style gambling—sharpening the agency’s claim to exclusive jurisdiction.