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 **Source:** Curtis-Schiff bill, March 23, 2026
 
 Bipartisan Senate legislation to reclassify sports contracts as gambling demonstrates that DCM preemption is vulnerable to Congressional override through statutory redefinition, not just court interpretation—reducing the durability of CFTC protection even for centralized platforms
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+## Challenging Evidence
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+**Source:** casino.org, April 20, 2026; Judge Nelson oral argument quotes
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+Judge Nelson's Rule 40.11 paradox argument directly challenges the DCM preemption shield: CFR Rule 40.11 prohibits DCMs from listing gaming contracts unless the CFTC grants an exception. Nelson argued that if sports contracts are gaming contracts (which he suggested by stating 'You go to a casino to make sports bets'), then the CFTC's own rules forbid rather than authorize them on DCMs. This eliminates the federal authorization that prediction markets claim as the basis for preempting state gambling laws. The paradox: prediction markets cite CFTC registration as their preemption shield, but CFTC rules may actually prohibit their core product.

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 **Source:** Bloomberg Law, April 17, 2026
 
 Bloomberg Law reports April 16, 2026 Ninth Circuit oral arguments showed all three Trump-appointed judges (Nelson, Bade, Lee) expressing marked skepticism toward prediction markets and CFTC preemption arguments. Judge Nelson focused on Rule 40.11's prohibition of gaming contracts on DCMs unless CFTC grants exceptions. Legal observers at the argument consensus: panel appears likely to rule for Nevada. Combined with 3rd Circuit's April 6 ruling for Kalshi (2-1, preliminary injunction for federal preemption), a 9th Circuit ruling for Nevada creates confirmed circuit split. Fortune (April 20) describes case as 'hurtling toward the Supreme Court.'
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+## Supporting Evidence
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+**Source:** casino.org, April 20, 2026; Ninth Circuit oral arguments April 16, 2026
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+Ninth Circuit oral arguments on April 16, 2026 showed marked skepticism from all three Trump-appointed judges (Nelson, Bade, Lee) toward Kalshi's federal preemption argument. Judge Nelson's direct questioning on Rule 40.11 ('40.11 says any regulated entity shall not list for trading gaming contracts. It prohibits it from going on. The only way to get around it is if you get permission first.') signals likely ruling for Nevada. Article published April 20 stated ruling expected 'in the coming days' rather than typical 60-120 day window, suggesting imminent circuit split confirmation with Third Circuit's pro-preemption ruling. Multiple states (including Arizona) have filed to delay their own cases pending this ruling, confirming its dispositive significance.