CFTC guidance and a June 2026 notice of proposed rulemaking have created a clearer, largely permissive path for designated contract markets to self-certify sports event contracts under Regulation 40.2, provided filings include detailed settlement methodology, data sources, and core-principle analysis rather than broad templates. July 2026 advisories reinforced this by discouraging overly generalized submissions while allowing class certifications that reference prior specific contracts, such as those tied to tournament outcomes like final scores or win-loss results. Over 2,500 event contracts have been self-certified since early 2025 with no opposition, Kalshi has continued active sports listings including recent player-participation filings, and ongoing federal preemption wins against state gaming challenges have reduced litigation risk. Finalization of the public-interest framework and the 2026-27 sports calendar represent near-term catalysts that could accelerate or constrain additional DCM activity before year-end.