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Which DCMs self-certify sports event contracts by December 31?

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Which DCMs self-certify sports event contracts by December 31?

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This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed Designated Contract Market (DCM) self-certifies sports-related event-based contracts with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source will be official information released by the CFTC or the respective DCM; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Kalshi, as the leading CFTC-registered DCM for event contracts, continues to drive self-certification activity for sports outcomes through its established sports markets and high trading volume. Recent CFTC Division of Market Oversight advisories in March and July 2026 clarified procedures for sports-related and series-based self-certifications under Regulation 40.2, emphasizing detailed analysis, pre-filing engagement with leagues, and avoidance of overly broad templates while affirming that compliant filings can proceed without prior approval. This guidance, paired with the agency's withdrawal of restrictive proposals and assertion of federal preemption over state gaming claims, has reduced barriers and encouraged DCMs like Kalshi and potential new entrants such as Aristotle Exchange to pursue listings ahead of the December 31, 2026 deadline. Competitive dynamics hinge on filing specificity, league cooperation, and any last-minute regulatory stays.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed Designated Contract Market (DCM) self-certifies sports-related event-based contracts with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

The primary resolution source will be official information released by the CFTC or the respective DCM; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$12,495
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 1, 2026, 7:11 PM ET
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed Designated Contract Market (DCM) self-certifies sports-related event-based contracts with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source will be official information released by the CFTC or the respective DCM; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed Designated Contract Market (DCM) self-certifies sports-related event-based contracts with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source will be official information released by the CFTC or the respective DCM; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Kalshi, as the leading CFTC-registered DCM for event contracts, continues to drive self-certification activity for sports outcomes through its established sports markets and high trading volume. Recent CFTC Division of Market Oversight advisories in March and July 2026 clarified procedures for sports-related and series-based self-certifications under Regulation 40.2, emphasizing detailed analysis, pre-filing engagement with leagues, and avoidance of overly broad templates while affirming that compliant filings can proceed without prior approval. This guidance, paired with the agency's withdrawal of restrictive proposals and assertion of federal preemption over state gaming claims, has reduced barriers and encouraged DCMs like Kalshi and potential new entrants such as Aristotle Exchange to pursue listings ahead of the December 31, 2026 deadline. Competitive dynamics hinge on filing specificity, league cooperation, and any last-minute regulatory stays.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed Designated Contract Market (DCM) self-certifies sports-related event-based contracts with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

The primary resolution source will be official information released by the CFTC or the respective DCM; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$12,495
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 1, 2026, 7:11 PM ET
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed Designated Contract Market (DCM) self-certifies sports-related event-based contracts with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source will be official information released by the CFTC or the respective DCM; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.

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"Which DCMs self-certify sports event contracts by December 31?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 5 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Aristotle" at 100%, followed by "ICE" at 28%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 100¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

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