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FR DOC. 2026-21377 · CFTC Agencies Key date 18 NOV

CFTC rule defining event contracts as swaps

The CFTC proposed naming sports, political, cultural and weather event contracts as swaps, while a companion interim final rule effective Oct. 19 excludes sportsbooks and casino games, with comments on both due Nov. 18.

Status COMMENTS DUE 18 NOV Updated 17 OCT 2026 Key date 18 NOV 2026 Primary source ↗
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  1. 19 OCT 2026 Proposed Rule: Further Definition of “Swap”-Inclusions (comments due 2026-11-18) Federal Register · 2026-21377 ↗

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26-0033 Event contracts are swaps, casino bets are not: the CFTC draws its line 17 OCT

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