Diana Goode

Executive Director at Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling

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Can Connecticut regulate sports prediction markets as gambling?

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.

Prediction MarketsPublished September 14, 2026

Statements by Diana Goode

Diana Goode

Role at the time: Executive director, Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling

September 10, 2026Defended or excused

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Can Connecticut regulate sports prediction markets as gambling?

“We support the state’s efforts, including seeking judicial remedies”

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Her express approval supports enforcement; it does not merely describe it.

Diana Goode supports state enforcement - Office of the Governor of ConnecticutDiana Goode quotation; final paragraph

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