Ohio Orders Gaming Licensees to Withdraw from Prediction Market Activities by October 30

Key Moments: The Ohio Casino Control Commission set a October 30 deadline for gambling licensees to cut ties with prediction market operators. Earlier in October, regulators issued cease-and-desist orders to 10 prediction market companies with promises of strict enforcement. Meanwhile, lawmakers are considering new legislation to bring prediction markets under state sports betting rules. Regulator Enforces Withdrawal from Prediction Markets The Ohio Casino Control Commission has instructed all sports betting and fantasy licensees to stop serving prediction market platforms by October 30.