Gary Gensler argues in a Sixth Circuit amicus brief that sports prediction markets do not qualify as swaps under Dodd-Frank, siding with states against Kalshi.

The former regulator joined a number of interest groups in arguing that prediction markets are overstepping their bounds by offering sports-related contracts.

The former SEC and CFTC chair says Congress "categorically" did not intend to put sports betting under exclusive federal oversight.

Former SEC and CFTC chair Gary Gensler filed an amicus brief arguing the CFTC lacks authority over sports prediction markets, backing state gaming

Former SEC and CFTC chair Gary Gensler filed an amicus brief supporting states against prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket in a key legal

Gary Gensler is calling malarkey the claim that the CFTC has jurisdiction over prediction markets, specifically sports bets.

Gary Gensler argues in a Sixth Circuit amicus brief that sports prediction markets do not qualify as swaps under Dodd-Frank, siding with states against Kalshi.