Comment on CFTC-2026-1189, CFTC-2026-1189-0001, Tonto Apache Tribe

Summary: The Tonto Apache Tribe opposes the proposed rules because they could allow prediction-market contracts to function as sports wagering or casino-style gaming, which would undermine Tribal sovereignty, economic self-sufficiency, and existing state and Tribal regulatory frameworks. They urge the Commission to reaffirm prohibitions on such contracts, preserve the statutory boundary between gambling and legitimate commodities, and conduct government-to-government Tribal consultation before taking final action.