The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's role in regulating prediction markets, including jurisdiction over event contracts and enforcement of market integrity rules.
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“Federal rules should set clear limits on when trading platforms can offer contracts that let people bet on real-world events.”
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“Federal law should limit gaming-based event contracts, while deciding how much room states should have to allow them.”
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“Federal officials should not be able to use private government knowledge to make money on markets tied to politics or government decisions.”
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