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Sports, entertainment prediction markets shouldn't fall to securities law: CSA
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Canadian Securities Administrators stated that sports and entertainment prediction markets should not be regulated under securities law and suggested another regulator should handle them. Wealthsimple disagrees with splitting regulation between securities and gaming laws, arguing similar contracts should have unified oversight. The regulatory status of other event contracts is still under consideration.
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You must prepare for a split in regulatory oversight of prediction markets, as securities regulators step back from sports and entertainment types. This opens an immediate door for platforms to push for clear rules or compete under gambling frameworks.
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