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Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act

USA119th CongressHR-9856| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
Steven Horsford

Steven Horsford

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Mark E. Amodei (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Commodity Exchange Act to introduce a significant prohibition on certain types of event contracts. Specifically, it bans agreements, contracts, or transactions related to sporting events or athletic competitions and casino-style games from being listed, cleared, or traded on or through any registered entity. The legislation broadly defines "casino-style games" to include traditional casino offerings like slot machines, blackjack, roulette, and bingo, as well as their simulations. Similarly, "sporting events" encompass any live or virtual contest involving physical activity or skill, including amateur, collegiate, and professional sports. This measure aims to prevent prediction markets involving these activities from operating under the Commodity Exchange Act, while also clarifying that it does not preempt existing or future state laws regulating such agreements.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4160
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • March 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4160
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act

USA119th CongressHR-9856| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
This bill amends the Commodity Exchange Act to introduce a significant prohibition on certain types of event contracts. Specifically, it bans agreements, contracts, or transactions related to sporting events or athletic competitions and casino-style games from being listed, cleared, or traded on or through any registered entity. The legislation broadly defines "casino-style games" to include traditional casino offerings like slot machines, blackjack, roulette, and bingo, as well as their simulations. Similarly, "sporting events" encompass any live or virtual contest involving physical activity or skill, including amateur, collegiate, and professional sports. This measure aims to prevent prediction markets involving these activities from operating under the Commodity Exchange Act, while also clarifying that it does not preempt existing or future state laws regulating such agreements.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4160
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • March 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4160
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Steven Horsford

Steven Horsford

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Mark E. Amodei (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted