Ep 716: Prediction Markets, the CFTC and the Future of US Sports Betting Regulation

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Americas Senior Business Journalist Tom Nightingale and SBC Americas Business Journalist Justin Byers to discuss the growing tension between federal regulators and state gaming authorities as prediction markets take centre stage in the US betting landscape following the CFTC Chair’s surprise amicus brief in the Crypto.com case and what it could mean for the future of sports-related contracts nationwide.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:What prompted the CFTC Chair to file an amicus brief in the Crypto.com case and why it marks a notable shift in toneWhether the CFTC’s stance represents a calculated legal strategy or a broader political signalHow lawmakers are reacting to the potential expansion of federally regulated prediction marketsWhat’s at stake in the Ninth Circuit appeal and how it could reshape sports-related contracts across the USWhether federally regulated event contracts could emerge as a parallel product to traditional sportsbooks, accelerating the federalisation of certain betting marketsHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Tom Nightingale & Justin ByersProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.To see how this approach comes to life, Optimove Connect returns to London on March 11 and 12, 2026. It is the only user conference where marketers from around the world share real-world results of Positionless Marketing driving efficiency and ROI. Register at connect.optimove.com.Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.