211-CFTC Shifts Gear, Drafts New Rulebook & Signals Backing for Prediction Markets

CFTC Shifts Gear, Drafts New Rulebook & Signals Backing for Prediction Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission under Chair Michael Selig dropped its proposed ban on sports event contracts and directed staff to draft formal rules for prediction markets, clarifying “event contracts” regulation. �
Gaming America +1
Prediction platforms score a major victory as sports contracts are preserved despite state regulator pushback; lawsuits from multiple states persist. �
Casino.org
AGA projects record legal sports betting handle with $1.76B estimated on Super Bowl LX, underscoring robust market growth even amid regulatory tussles. �
GamblingNews
TRI‑STATE HEAT (NY / NJ / PA)
New York
No verified major updates in the last 48 hours.
New Jersey
NJ iGaming revenue continues to dominate Atlantic City land‑based revenue, with broader regulatory battles over micro‑ and prop‑bet restrictions still active going into 2026. �
Elite Sports NY
Pennsylvania / Philadelphia
No verified major updates in the last 48 hours.
GLOBAL GAMBLING BUZZ
AGA reports U.S. bettors are expected to wager record volumes on Super Bowl LX via legal channels, reflecting sector strength. �
GamblingNews
Research flags prediction markets cause consumer confusion, with a notable share of bettors treating event contracts as investments rather than gambling. �
The Closing Line
New online casino sites with fresh bonus structures keep emerging, expanding choice for players across regulated states. �
Bookies.com
HOROSCOPE HUSTLE (Entertainment‑Only)
Pick 3 = Midday | Pick 4 = Evening
Sign
Pick 3
Pick 4
Aries
519
2846
Taurus
778
5031
Gemini
406
9520
Cancer
310
1189
Leo
822
3772
Virgo
249
6405
Libra
933
2177
Scorpio
675
8043
Sagittarius
140
5592
Capricorn
501
3908
Aquarius
860
2275
Pisces
392
6890