# Further Definition of “Swap” To Exclude Casino-Style Gambling Products

**Action Urgency Score:** 65/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Commodity Futures Trading Commission |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Interim final rule; request for comments. |
| Published | 2026-10-19 |
| Effective | 2026-10-19 |
| Comments close | 2026-11-18 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 17 CFR 1 |
| Summary | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is adopting an interim final rule ("Interim Final Rule") to codify its longstanding position that casino-style gambling products, including wagers placed on sportsbooks and casino games, are excluded from the "swap" definition. |
| Document number | 2026-21376 |

## Why this score
- Comment deadline within 30 days.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/19/2026-21376/further-definition-of-swap-to-exclude-casino-style-gambling-products). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T19:10:06.902Z.
Data from the Federal Register API; the published Federal Register document is authoritative. Informational only, not legal advice.