The NFA approved Sleeper Markets LLC to operate as a futures commission merchant and swap firm, clearing a registration hurdle for Sleeper's planned event-contract business. Sleeper then dismissed its lawsuit against the CFTC without prejudice, preserving the company's ability to bring the case again.
The approval allows Sleeper Markets to provide event-contract trading markets to consumers, though not to supply the contracts.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underdog, Crypto.com | Not stated | NFA approves Underdog affiliate UDM LLC for FCM and swap-firm status | Not stated | |
| Kalshi | Not stated | Kalshi explores potential Brazil prediction-market entry in 2026 | Not stated | |
| Gemini | Not stated | Gemini launches prediction markets across 50 US states | Not stated | |
| Matchbook, Easybet | Not stated | Matchbook plans UK prediction-market launch under existing licence | Not stated | |
| Gemini | Not stated | CFTC approves Gemini Titan prediction markets licence | Not stated |
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Novig launched a sports-focused prediction market nationwide on 4 August. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission granted Novig designated contract market status on 16 June 2026, allowing it to operate under federal oversight.
Rush Street Interactive chief executive Richard Schwartz said the company has no current intention to enter sports prediction markets, despite a linked company filing for Designated Contract Market registration with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Schwartz said the filing, submitted in May, preserves flexibility while Rush Street remains focused on casino operations.
Polymarket’s US subsidiary, Coming Home GBA LLC, has applied to the National Futures Association for a Futures Commission Merchant licence, reportedly. Polymarket also plans to seek Commodity Futures Trading Commission approval for rules allowing trading on positions that are not fully collateralised. The applications would enable the company to offer margin trading to US customers if approved.
ProphetX said the Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved its registrations as a Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization in the United States. The approvals allow the company to operate trading, clearing and settlement for event-based contracts under federal oversight; ProphetX said it applied in November 2025.
Rush Street Interactive was linked to an application filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on 20 May by Eventive III, which could provide a route to sports event contracts. Susquehanna analyst Joseph Strauff said public documents do not name RSI, and an RSI spokesperson declined to comment.