The National Hockey League (NHL) has signed an information-sharing agreement with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to help protect the integrity of prediction markets linked to professional hockey.

The partnership between NHL and CFTC aims to ensure the fairness and transparency of prediction markets associated with professional hockey. The agreement, inked by CFTC Chairman Michael Selig and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, sets the groundwork for the exchange of confidential data and the appointment of representatives from both entities.