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Nevada Gaming Control Board warns sportsbooks over event contracts

Regulation

The Nevada Gaming Control Board advised licensed sportsbooks that offering sports or other event-based contracts could trigger suitability reviews or disciplinary action. It said sports-related contracts fall within state wagering jurisdiction regardless of whether a federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission-regulated exchange lists them. In Nevada, providers must hold a nonrestricted gaming licence with sports pool approval and meet applicable wagering requirements.

Nevada licensees face suitability scrutiny and possible discipline if they offer event contracts without the required state authorisation.

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Story date2 September 20251 December 2025

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Ohio Casino Control Commission confirms four firms halt sports event contracts

Ohio's Casino Control Commission confirmed that Robinhood, Gemini and Moomoo Financial had stopped offering new sports event contracts to Ohio customers, while Coinbase agreed to halt them by 13 November. The four firms join Plus500US in complying with cease-and-desist orders issued to 10 operators; two others have sued Ohio and three remain in discussions with the commission.

Ohio's Casino Control Commission confirmed that Robinhood, Gemini and Moomoo Financial had stopped offering new sports event contracts to customers in the state. Coinbase has agreed to halt its offerings by 13 November. The commission confirmed that Plus500US complied with its order on 21 October.

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