119 HR 9856 IH: Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-22 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9856IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 22, 2026Mr. Horsford (for himself and Mr. Amodei of Nevada) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on AgricultureA BILLTo amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit certain event contracts involving sports and casino-style games.
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Short title
This Act may be cited as the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act.
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Prohibition on certain event contracts involving sports and casino-style games
(a)
Amendment to the Commodity Exchange Act
Section 5c(c) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 7a–2(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (6)
Prohibition on sporting and casino-style event contracts
(A)
Definitions
In this paragraph: (i)
Casino-style game
The term casino-style game means any game traditionally found in a casino, including slot machine games, video poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, any other casino-style table game, bingo, lottery, and any simulation of any of those games. (ii)
Sporting event or athletic competition
The term sporting event or athletic competition means any live or virtual contest involving physical activity or skill in which individuals or teams compete and performance determines an outcome or statistical result, including amateur, collegiate, and professional sports. (B)
Prohibition
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no agreement, contract, or transaction relating to any sporting event or athletic competition or any casino-style game may be listed or made available for clearing or trading on or through a registered entity. (C)
Rule of construction
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any State law or rule that regulates or prohibits any agreement, contract, or transaction relating to any sporting event or athletic competition or any casino-style game.. (b)
Applicability of prohibition
Paragraph (6)(B) of section 5c(c) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 7a–2(c)) (as added by subsection (a)) shall apply to any agreement, contract, or transaction entered into on or after the date of enactment of this Act.