Policy Other Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)· United States · 2026-05-28

CFTC Sues to Block State Enforcement in Rhode Island Amid Ongoing Efforts to Preserve Jurisdiction

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has moved to intervene in a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island to stop the state from enforcing its gambling laws against CFTC-registered contract markets. This action is part of the CFTC's ongoing efforts to affirm its exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets amid challenges from various states.

Action date

2026-05-28

Authority

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

Country

United States

Primary source:
https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9238-26 ↗

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