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Christie Slams Sports Betting, Lawmakers Push for Regulation

3/5/2026

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Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie labeled sports betting firms "rogue cowboys," citing weak consumer protections and limited job creation.
Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) questioned the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)'s ability to regulate gaming and introduced legislation to ban prediction markets from offering sports contracts.
In Nevada, gaming regulators are challenging Kalshi in court, arguing prediction markets undermine state regulations.

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Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie labeled sports betting firms "rogue cowboys," citing weak consumer protections and limited job creation.
Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) questioned the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)'s ability to regulate gaming and introduced legislation to ban prediction markets from offering sports contracts.
In Nevada, gaming regulators are challenging Kalshi in court, arguing prediction markets undermine state regulations.