The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is facing scrutiny regarding its authority over event contracts linked to sports and political events. Representative Dina Titus has formally petitioned the CFTC to pause and reassess these contracts, arguing that their trading infringes on states' rights to regulate and tax gaming activities. Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham emphasized the need for caution, asserting that state regulation of gaming is a power reserved to the states and that the CFTC must not overstep its boundaries. This stance reflects a shift in Pham's perspective, contrasting with previous CFTC leadership that supported the permissibility of such contracts. Meanwhile, Eliezer Mishory, the former Chief Regulatory Officer at prediction markets firm Kalshi, is transitioning to lead the DOGE team at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is part of a broader initiative to enhance efficiency within federal agencies. Mishory's departure marks a notable change in leadership at Kalshi, which has been at the forefront of discussions surrounding event contracts and their regulatory implications.