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NCPG Submits Event Contract Derivatives Comment to CFTC

NCPG provided input on CFTC's event contract derivatives rulemaking, highlighting gambling-related harm concerns and public health considerations.

Maryna Shevchuk
Maryna Shevchuk

May 19, 2026 · 2 min read

NCPG Submits Event Contract Derivatives Comment to CFTC

The National Council on Problem Gambling submitted public comments to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding event contract derivatives regulation on 24 April 2026. The nonprofit organisation addressed the CFTC's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, focusing on consumer protection and gambling-related harm prevention.

NCPG emphasised the need for robust safeguards, transparency measures, and responsible gambling protections as event-based financial markets expand. The organisation highlighted public health considerations in its regulatory feedback.

The submission comes as prediction markets enter iGaming spotlight with operators exploring event-based wagering opportunities. NCPG's intervention underscores the importance of consumer protection frameworks as these markets evolve.

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The National Council on Problem Gambling serves as the only national nonprofit organisation dedicated to mitigating gambling-related harm while remaining neutral on legalized gambling. The organisation operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline™ at 1-800-MY-RESET and 1800myreset.org, providing free, confidential support 24/7.

According to NCPG.

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Maryna has been part of the We–Right™ Factory team since 2018, working directly with operators, affiliates, and agencies on content planning and delivery. Her background in copywriting gives her a hands-on understanding of iGaming briefs, regulatory nuances, and market-specific requirements. On the blog, Maryna covers client-side content operations and B2B collaboration patterns in the iGaming industry.

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