Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
This bill, titled the "Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act," would amend the Commodity Exchange Act. Specifically, it proposes to prohibit the listing or trading of any agreement, contract, or transaction related to sporting events or athletic competitions, or casino-style games, on registered entities. Casino-style games are defined as those traditionally found in casinos, such as slot machines, video poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, bingo, and lotteries. Sporting events include live or virtual contests involving physical activity or skill.
This legislation would affect any entity registered under the Commodity Exchange Act that currently offers or plans to offer contracts based on the outcomes of sports or casino-style games. The prohibition would apply to any such agreements, contracts, or transactions entered into after the bill becomes law. The bill explicitly states that it does not preempt any state laws that regulate or prohibit these types of agreements.
As of its introduction on July 22, 2026, H.R. 9856 has been referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill, which could include hearings, markups, and a vote. If passed by the committee, it would then proceed to the full House of Representatives for consideration.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9856 do?
- This bill, titled the "Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act," would amend the Commodity Exchange Act. Specifically, it proposes to prohibit the listing or trading of any agreement, contract, or transaction related to sporting events or athletic competitions, or casino-style games, on registered entities. Casino-style games are defined as those traditionally found in casinos, such as slot machines, video poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, bingo, and lotteries. Sporting events include live or virtual contests involving physical activity or skill. This legislation would affect any entity registered under the Commodity Exchange Act that currently offers or plans to offer contracts based on the outcomes of sports or casino-style games. The prohibition would apply to any such agreements, contracts, or transactions entered into after the bill becomes law. The bill explicitly states that it does not preempt any state laws that regulate or prohibit these types of agreements. As of its introduction on July 22, 2026, H.R. 9856 has been referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill, which could include hearings, markups, and a vote. If passed by the committee, it would then proceed to the full House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has H.R. 9856 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9856. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9856?
- H.R. 9856 was sponsored by Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9856?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (22 Jul 2026).
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