Minnesota Senate Advances Prediction Market Ban, Challenges Derivatives Classification
Key Takeaways ▸ Minnesota’s Senate invoice would broadly outlaw prediction markets—focusing on operators and infrastructure, with penalties as much as 5 years in jail and $10K fines. ▸ Lawmakers are explicitly rejecting the “futures contract” framing, arguing event-based contracts (sports activities, elections, and so on.) are unlawful bets, not protected monetary devices. ▸ The push…
