NHL Cuts a Deal With CFTC on Prediction Market Data

The NHL is stepping into the prediction-market world with a move that smells a lot like the league trying to stay ahead of the curve instead of chasing it. According to the report, the league has agreed to share data with the CFTC, which adds a layer of oversight to a space that has been growing fast and drawing plenty of attention. This is the kind of quiet back-end business that most fans never see, but it tells you where the money and the pressure are headed.