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CFTC Issues Interim Final Rule Excluding Certain Activity from the Definition of Swap

The CFTC has issued an Interim Final Rule formally excluding casino-style gambling products and sports betting from the legal definition of a swap.

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Why It Matters

The ruling provides regulatory clarity by explicitly distinguishing between state-regulated gambling products and federally regulated derivatives, preventing potential jurisdictional overlap.

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