US Sen. Heinrich, New Mexico tribes seek rules to rein in prediction markets

Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with local Indigenous tribes and pueblos, are urging Republican senators to restrain online gambling apps.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 449

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with local Indigenous tribes and pueblos, is urging Republican senators to restrain online gambling apps, saying the unregulated platforms pose an “existential threat” to tribal gaming rights and sovereignty.

Heinrich on Friday sent a letter to Republican chairmen of two U.S. Senate committees that are considering separate pieces of legislation that deal with digital assets like cryptocurrency. As drafted, according to the letter, both the CLARITY Act …

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