AGA reports 1.5% growth in US gaming activity as prediction-market concerns rise
The American Gaming Association said its first-quarter 2026 outlook found real economic activity in the US gaming sector grew 1.5% year on year. The survey found 81% of executives viewed sports-event prediction platforms as a very significant risk to regulated gaming, while 62% expected to increase investment over the next year.
Operators and suppliers face competitive concerns from sports-event prediction platforms as surveyed executives anticipate higher investment.