AGA reports 1.5% first-quarter growth in US gaming conditions index
The American Gaming Association and Oxford Economics reported a 1.5% year-on-year rise in the US Gaming Conditions Index in the first quarter of 2026. The report said 81% of surveyed executives viewed prediction markets tied to sports-event contracts as a very significant threat to regulated gambling. More than 60% expected higher capital investment, revenue and financial health over the next six to 12 months.
The reported prediction-market concern may shape operators’ assessment of competition and regulatory risks.