Connecticut consumer protection commissioner identified in the state's September 10, 2026 prediction-markets announcement.
Case
Connecticut's September action against nine prediction-market companies intensified a dispute over sports-event contracts. State officials invoke gambling laws and consumer safeguards, while the CFTC argues that federal authority displaces the challenged restrictions.
Role at the time: Connecticut Commissioner of Consumer Protection
Responding to
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection argues that the sports-event products named in its September announcement must comply with the state's gambling licensing and consumer-protection requirements.
“sports betting may only be offered by legal, licensed sportsbooks that adhere to our regulations and technical standards”
Cafferelli invokes mandatory state licensing and consumer protection to justify the announced enforcement. This substantively supports the state's action; it does more than dispute terminology for the products.
Statement dates: September 10, 2026
