Data / Federal rules / 2026-21376
Further Definition of “Swap” To Exclude Casino-Style Gambling Products
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission published this final rule in the Federal Register on October 19, 2026. It took effect on October 19, 2026. Comments are due by November 18, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is adopting an interim final rule ("Interim Final Rule") to codify its longstanding position that casino-style gambling products, including wagers placed on sportsbooks and casino games, are excluded from the "swap" definition.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-21376
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Interim final rule; request for comments
- Agency
- Commodity Futures Trading Commission
- Published
- October 19, 2026
- Takes effect
- October 19, 2026
- Comments due
- November 18, 2026
- Dates
- Effective Date: This interim final rule is effective October 19, 2026.
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 3038-AF81
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 17 CFR 1
- Topics
- Swaps
- Pages
- 11
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