Analysts flag prediction markets and consumer trends ahead of US gaming earnings

The National Council on Problem Gambling said entities offering gambling or functionally similar products should provide safeguards including self-exclusion, age verification and risk disclosures. Board president Derek Longmeier said users experience financial, emotional and relationship harms from prediction markets. Kalshi, whose membership in NCPG prompted criticism and withdrawals by other organisations, said it disagreed with NCPG’s assessment but welcomed dialogue.