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What did the CSA say about sports prediction markets in 2026?
On August 27, 2026, the CSA and CIRO issued guidance that sports and entertainment event contracts should not be regulated under securities and derivatives legislation.
Are event contracts regulated as securities in Canada?
Sports and entertainment event contracts are viewed as outside securities and derivatives legislation per the August 2026 CSA/CIRO notice; other types of event contracts remain under ongoing assessment.
Which platforms can offer event contracts to Canadian users?
Only Wealthsimple and Interactive Brokers, the two CIRO-registered dealers authorized to facilitate limited event contracts, can currently offer them.
Does the CSA oversee prediction markets?
The CSA coordinates securities regulation and has clarified that sports/entertainment contracts fall outside its framework, leaving no clear alternative regulator assigned.
What is the regulatory status of prediction markets in Canada?
Sports and entertainment contracts are exempt from securities rules but barred from CIRO dealer applications, with no alternative oversight framework designated as of August 2026.