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Sixth Circuit courthouse where prediction market oral arguments will be heard July 30 2026 as 44 states and tribal nations challenge CFTC authority

Sixth Circuit to Hear Prediction Market Arguments July 30 as 44-State Coalition and Tribal Nations Demand CFTC Stand Down

The Sixth Circuit holds oral arguments July 30 as a 44-state coalition, tribal nations, and former CFTC Chair Gary Gensler demand the agency stand down from its claim of exclusive jurisdiction over sports prediction markets. Lawyers warn operators that compliance risk extends well beyond the courtroom.

iGaming Daily Newsroom·July 28, 2026·7 min read

Regulation

Pennsylvania HB 2711: State Moves to Regulate Prediction Markets Rather Than Ban Them

Pennsylvania has introduced HB 2711, a bipartisan bill that would create a state-level regulatory framework for prediction markets, permit sports event contracts, and bar licensed gaming operators from acting as market makers. The bill offers a third path between Nevada's attempted ban and the federal status quo.

iGaming Daily Newsroom·July 28, 2026·8 min read

Underdog prediction market exchange launch with CFTC DCM, DCO and FCM license stack, July 2026

Sports Betting

Underdog Launches Its Own CFTC Prediction Market Exchange

Underdog has gone fully in-house with a CFTC-regulated prediction market exchange, becoming the first sports company to hold the complete DCM, DCO and FCM license stack. Here is what changed and why it matters.

iGaming Daily Newsroom·July 20, 2026·6 min read