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Senators Propose Bill to Ban Sports Betting Platforms

3/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

On March 23, 2026, Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced a bill to ban sports betting on Kalshi and Polymarket.
The legislation would bar entities regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission from listing sports or casino-style contracts.
The move follows concerns about rising sports betting and its impact on young people.
Kalshi faces legal actions in Arizona and Nevada for operating without licenses, prompting the bill.

History

Historical Context

The Commodity Futures Modernization Act (CFMA) of 2000 deregulated over-the-counter derivatives, including credit default swaps, which contributed to the 2008 financial crisis. As scrutiny increases on entities like Kalshi and Polymarket for unlicensed operations, Senators Adam Schiff and John Curtis have proposed legislation to address concerns about sports betting's impact on youth, echoing historical regulatory responses to gambling.

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Story summary

On March 23, 2026, Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced a bill to ban sports betting on Kalshi and Polymarket.
The legislation would bar entities regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission from listing sports or casino-style contracts.
The move follows concerns about rising sports betting and its impact on young people.
Kalshi faces legal actions in Arizona and Nevada for operating without licenses, prompting the bill.

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