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CFTC Rule Change Leaves Sportsbook Bets Outside Swaps Definition
By Silvia Pavlof•October 12, 2026
The brief
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially excluded traditional casino gambling products, including sportsbook wagers, from the federal definition of a swap. The legislation aims to set the line between derivatives markets and gambling operations overseen by state and tribal officials. CFTC Opens 3…
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