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 **Source:** MultiState, March 2026
 
 Curtis-Schiff bill would eliminate DCM preemption for sports contracts through Congressional redefinition, showing that CFTC registration does not provide permanent regulatory protection against legislative action
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+## Challenging Evidence
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+**Source:** Judge Nelson, Ninth Circuit oral arguments April 16, 2026
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+Judge Nelson's Rule 40.11 paradox argument directly challenges the preemption shield: CFR Rule 40.11 states regulated entities 'shall not list for trading' gaming contracts unless CFTC grants exception. Nelson's exact quote: 'It prohibits it from going on. The only way to get around it is if you get permission first.' This creates a structural contradiction: if sports event contracts are gaming contracts (which Nevada argues and Nelson appears to accept), then CFTC's own rules prohibit rather than authorize them on DCMs, eliminating the federal preemption shield that DCM registration supposedly provides. The paradox is that prediction markets claim DCM registration as basis for preemption, but that same CFTC framework forbids their core product category.

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 **Source:** casino.org, April 20, 2026; Ninth Circuit oral arguments April 16, 2026
 
 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 of CFTC 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. Multiple states (including Arizona) have already filed to delay their own cases pending this ruling, confirming its dispositive significance.
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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 held April 16, 2026 with Judge Nelson directly challenging CFTC's position on Rule 40.11, stating 'You go to a casino to make sports bets' when CFTC argued sports contracts don't involve gaming. Casino.org article published April 20 described ruling as expected 'in the coming days' rather than typical 60-120 day window. Multiple states (including Arizona) have filed to delay their own cases pending this ruling, confirming its dispositive significance. Panel composition (Nelson, Bade, Lee - all Trump first-term appointees) showed marked skepticism despite being theoretically favorable circuit, with Nevada's functional equivalence argument (sports event contracts = sports books) receiving favorable reception.