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CFTC nominee Selig pledges equal process for Trump prediction market application

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CFTC chair nominee Michael Selig told a Senate committee he would apply the law to any application for Trump Media’s proposed Truth Predict platform. Asked about a possible presidential request for special treatment, Selig said an application would go through the same process as others; the committee advanced his nomination by a 12-11 vote.

Any Truth Predict application would face the CFTC’s standard process if Selig is confirmed.

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Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission warns sportsbooks over prediction markets

Maryland’s Lottery and Gaming Control Commission warned licensed sports betting and fantasy sports operators this week that involvement in sports event contracts on a designated contract market could affect their state licences. The commission said direct or indirect financial associations with unlicensed persons offering those contracts may count as illegal activity and put licences at risk.

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