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Appeals court rules states can regulate prediction market platforms like gambling

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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that states can regulate prediction market platforms like gambling and sportsbooks, dealing a heavy blow to the industry. In a unanimous ruling, a three-judge panel agreed with a lower court decision allowing Nevada gaming regulators to oversee the predi…

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  1. KION Central Coast

    States can regulate prediction markets as gambling, federal appeals court rules (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court ruled Friday that states can regulate prediction markets like gambling, dealing a major blow to the booming industry. There are still lawsuits pending across the country, and legal experts believe the matter will ultimately be settled by the Sup…

  2. The Hill

    Appeals court rules states can regulate prediction market platforms like gambling (opens The Hill)

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    The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that states can regulate prediction market platforms like gambling and sportsbooks, dealing a heavy blow to the industry. In a unanimous ruling, a three-judge panel agreed with a lower court decision allowing Nevada gaming regulators to oversee the predi…

  3. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Prediction markets should be regulated as gambling, appeals court says (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that states had the ability to regulate prediction markets, a win for the states in an ongoing battle with federal regulators over who had authority over popular wagering platforms.

  4. Cheddar

    Court Ruling Deals a Blow to the Prediction-Market Boom (opens Cheddar)

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    A federal appeals court has ruled that states can regulate prediction markets as gambling, potentially opening the door to tougher restrictions.

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