Light & Wonder chief executive Matt Wilson discussed US igaming expansion and prediction markets at a gaming conference in Las Vegas. Wilson said seven states had igaming and argued that prediction markets posed a potential threat to the segment, calling for industry cooperation.
Wilson’s comments frame prediction markets as a potential competitive and regulatory concern for igaming stakeholders.
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Reportedly, Circa Sports CEO Derek Stevens criticised prediction markets in an interview. The outlet also discussed his efforts to redevelop Downtown Las Vegas.
DraftKings’ revenue fell, reportedly, while its chief executive said the company could compete in prediction markets. The available article text does not provide financial figures or further details.
DraftKings chief executive Jason Robins said the company will not offer prediction markets in states where it holds sports-betting licences. Robins told the Next Predict Summit in New York that the approach protects its gaming licences and leaves it well placed whatever courts decide on sports event contracts.
DraftKings will not offer prediction markets in states where it holds sports-betting licences, chief executive Jason Robins said at the Next Predict Summit in New York. Robins said the approach protects the company's gaming licences and leaves it positioned for either outcome in litigation over sports event contracts.
Kalshi chief executive Tarek Mansour defended prediction-market transparency at DC Fintech Week, saying visible transactions help identify suspicious activity. The report cited enforcement actions involving George Santos and Gabriel Perez, as well as a criminal case involving alleged trading by Gannon Ken Van Dyke. Kalshi said it has added employer disclosures and compliance checks for contracts involving potentially sensitive information.
Kalshi chief executive Tarek Mansour expects rules clarifying sports prediction markets' legal status within weeks. He also said Kalshi expects to announce agreements with one or two major leagues soon, which he believes could help the company navigate legal uncertainty.