Ifrah on iGaming: In the Market for Judicial Review: Circuit Split on CFTC Preemption Makes SCOTUS a Predictable Destination
A circuit split between the Third and Ninth Circuits over whether the CFTC or state regulators can oversee sports prediction markets has set the stage for likely Supreme Court review, with a ruling possible by June 2027.
CDC: New Jersey asks U.S. Supreme Court to decide who regulates prediction markets
The question of whether prediction markets should be regulated as sports betting could be addressed by the Supreme Court as early as next year with the circuit split caused by the recent Ninth Circuit ruling.
Nevada Gaming Control Board: Ninth Circuit Rules in Favor of Nevada
NGCB Chairman Mike Dreitzer said the ruling, which treats Kalshi’s sports contracts as illegal sports betting, “completely vindicates” the board’s stance that sports contracts should be regulated by the states like sports betting.
Business Wire: bet365 Sportsbook and Casino Launches in West Virginia, Advancing North America Expansion
West Virginia is the fourth online casino state for bet365, which is also live in Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
