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IGA chair urges federal action on sweepstakes sites and prediction markets

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Indian Gaming Association chair David Bean urged tribal leaders to seek federal action against sweepstakes sites and sports prediction markets at a National Congress of American Indians Executive Council meeting on 10 February 2026. Bean cited $43.9bn in tribal gaming revenue for FY 2024 and said more than 25 states were taking enforcement action against illegal sweepstakes operations.

Bean’s proposal could lead to federal changes affecting tribal gaming and sports prediction market operators.

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AGA and IGA urge Congress to restrict sports prediction markets

The American Gaming Association and Indian Gaming Association urged Congress to limit sports-related prediction contracts in a joint letter sent on Friday, according to reports. They argued that platforms offering these contracts could bypass state and tribal gambling laws and taxes, and called for the Digital Asset Clarity Act to address the issue.

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