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Central Bank has barred predictive market operations involving bets on elections, sports and reality shows

The Central Bank barred predictive market operations involving bets on elections, sports and reality shows, in a decision published this Friday (April 24, 2026). The measure prevents companies that operate contracts based on future events, such as and offer bets on topics not linked to the economy. The decision does not affect bets. Read the resolution (PDF – 164 kB).