A state regulator just issued an order requiring prediction platforms to cease offering sports betting contracts to its residents. But here's the thing—there's a real conflict brewing. The state claims these platforms operate without proper licenses, yet they're already under federal regulation by the CFTC. This jurisdictional mess needs to be sorted out. You've got two levels of government with different takes on what's legal, and that's exactly the kind of situation that demands serious discussion between all parties involved.