The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has reached out to several prediction market platforms, instructing them to eliminate gambling-style odds and to avoid misleading practices in their contract listings, marketing, and customer engagement. According to Bloomberg, the regulator's stance is supported by a study indicating that this type of odds presentation increases risk-taking behavior in sports betting.
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CFTC Demands Removal of Gambling Odds from Prediction Markets
The CFTC has ordered prediction market platforms to remove gambling odds and avoid misleading practices, citing increased risk in sports betting.
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August 8, 2026 1 min read