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Prediction market exec says gambling fight could reach Supreme Court by June
Prediction markets face a legal dispute where federal regulators, like the CFTC, conflict with state attorneys general over jurisdiction. This high-stakes conflict could lead to Supreme Court intervention, especially if different appeals courts issue conflicting rulings (a circuit split). The disputes raise constitutional questions because prediction market contracts resemble sports bets, allowing states to argue that federal regulation is overreach.
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