iGaming Daily

Ep 436: Unpacking the CFTC’s Crypto.com events contract probe


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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, and Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, delve deeper into the recently announced probe of Crypto.com’s event contracts by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).


The duo explore the historical context of event contracts in the US, their emergence in the gaming and financial sectors and the legal challenge posed by the CFTC probe.


The conversation also highlights the tension between state and federal control over gambling laws, the increasingly blurred line between investing and gambling and the potential impact of Donald Trump returning to the White House on the investigation.

To find out more about the topics discussed in today's episode, as well as exploring iGaming Expert yourself, click on the following links:

- CFTC Assessing Validity Of Crypto.com Super Bowl Contracts
- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/11/05/robinhood-kalshi-election-contracts/
- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/01/13/donald-trump-jr-kalshi-advisor/

Host: Jessica Welman
Guest: Charlie Horner
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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