Will a federal appellate court issue a precedential decision holding that federal commodities law preempts a state's prohibition on regulated prediction markets before December 31, 2027?

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Why It Matters

The decision would help determine whether prediction markets are governed primarily by federal commodities law or remain subject to state gambling restrictions.

Resolution Criteria

Published opinions of the U.S. Courts of Appeals or the U.S. Supreme Court, available through the issuing court and official reporters.official publication

YES if a precedential federal appellate decision expressly holds that federal commodities law preempts at least one state's prohibition on regulated prediction markets before the deadline. NO otherwise. District court decisions do not qualify.

Closes 31 Dec 2027, 05:00Evaluates 1 Jan 2028, 16:00

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