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Which DCMs self-certify sports event contracts by March 31, 2026?

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Which DCMs self-certify sports event contracts by March 31, 2026?

$191,720 Vol.

Mar 31, 2026
Polymarket

$191,720 Vol.

Polymarket
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LedgerX

$860 Vol.

27%

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ICE

$24,135 Vol.

8%

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Small Exchange

$33,291 Vol.

5%

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Railbird

$51,651 Vol.

4%

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The Clearing Company

$0 Vol.

3%

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ForecastEx

$39,043 Vol.

6%

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Aristotle

$30,149 Vol.

2%

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CBOE

$12,591 Vol.

2%

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed Designated Contract Market (DCM) self-certifies sports-related event-based contracts with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) at any point before March 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source will be official information released by the CFTC or the respective DCM; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.The CFTC's September 2024 final rule on event contracts opened the door for designated contract markets (DCMs) like CME Group, CBOE, and ICE to self-certify listings of sports event contracts—covering outcomes such as game winners, totals, or player stats—provided they avoid prohibited gaming activity. This compliance deadline of March 31, 2026, gives exchanges time to prepare submissions, but none have publicly filed yet, reflecting caution amid past regulatory battles over prediction markets. Kalshi, an early DCM entrant, already trades select sports contracts under no-action relief, heightening competitive pressure. Traders watch for 2025 announcements or CFTC guidance, as major DCM participation could legitimize and expand regulated sports betting futures, drawing institutional volume.

The CFTC's September 2024 final rule on event contracts opened the door for designated contract markets (DCMs) like CME Group, CBOE, and ICE to self-certify listings of sports event contracts—covering outcomes such as game winners, totals, or player stats—provided they avoid prohibited gaming activity. This compliance deadline of March 31, 2026, gives exchanges time to prepare submissions, but none have publicly filed yet, reflecting caution amid past regulatory battles over prediction markets. Kalshi, an early DCM entrant, already trades select sports contracts under no-action relief, heightening competitive pressure. Traders watch for 2025 announcements or CFTC guidance, as major DCM participation could legitimize and expand regulated sports betting futures, drawing institutional volume.

Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed Designated Contract Market (DCM) self-certifies sports-related event-based contracts with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) at any point before March 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source will be official information released by the CFTC or the respective DCM; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.The CFTC's September 2024 final rule on event contracts opened the door for designated contract markets (DCMs) like CME Group, CBOE, and ICE to self-certify listings of sports event contracts—covering outcomes such as game winners, totals, or player stats—provided they avoid prohibited gaming activity. This compliance deadline of March 31, 2026, gives exchanges time to prepare submissions, but none have publicly filed yet, reflecting caution amid past regulatory battles over prediction markets. Kalshi, an early DCM entrant, already trades select sports contracts under no-action relief, heightening competitive pressure. Traders watch for 2025 announcements or CFTC guidance, as major DCM participation could legitimize and expand regulated sports betting futures, drawing institutional volume.

The CFTC's September 2024 final rule on event contracts opened the door for designated contract markets (DCMs) like CME Group, CBOE, and ICE to self-certify listings of sports event contracts—covering outcomes such as game winners, totals, or player stats—provided they avoid prohibited gaming activity. This compliance deadline of March 31, 2026, gives exchanges time to prepare submissions, but none have publicly filed yet, reflecting caution amid past regulatory battles over prediction markets. Kalshi, an early DCM entrant, already trades select sports contracts under no-action relief, heightening competitive pressure. Traders watch for 2025 announcements or CFTC guidance, as major DCM participation could legitimize and expand regulated sports betting futures, drawing institutional volume.

Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated

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"Which DCMs self-certify sports event contracts by March 31, 2026?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 8 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "LedgerX" at 27%, followed by "ICE" at 8%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 27¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 27% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

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The current frontrunner for "Which DCMs self-certify sports event contracts by March 31, 2026?" is "LedgerX" at 27%, meaning the market assigns a 27% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "ICE" at 8%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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