CFTC advisories from March and July 2026 tightened self-certification rules under Regulation 40.2, requiring detailed settlement methodologies and core-principles analysis while discouraging broad templates for event contract series. A June proposed rulemaking defined gaming and confirmed that aggregate sports outcomes generally serve the public interest, reducing prior uncertainty and prompting targeted filings for player participation, match results, and statistical metrics by active DCMs such as Kalshi. Competitive pressure has accelerated listings ahead of major tournaments, though recent withdrawals like Polymarket’s August player-participation submissions highlight ongoing compliance risks and league pushback. Traders should monitor CFTC reviews of new certifications and any final rule adoption before the December 31 deadline, as stricter procedural standards could slow or limit additional self-certifications by smaller or newer DCMs.