DECRYPT · 2026-10-26 20:36 UTC

NBA Embraces the CFTC on Prediction Markets as the NFL Fights It in Court

The NBA signed a memorandum of understanding with the CFTC to police prediction markets and protect sports integrity, joining MLB and NHL in similar agreements. The partnership addresses insider trading and fraud risks as sports betting migrates to CFTC-regulated platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. The NBA's move contrasts with the NFL, which is fighting prediction markets in court; the timing follows the October 2025 FBI arrests of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and a coach over gambling scheme allegations.

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