Prediction Markets: The Redefinition of Gambling

Mar 30, 2026
1A & 1B

Prediction markets are reshaping the legal definition of gambling by framing wagers on real-world events as financial instruments. By treating event-based contracts as derivatives rather than bets, these platforms challenge long-standing gaming law and jurisdictional authority. This reframing shifts decision-making away from legislatures and regulators and into the courts, creating legal precedent that could permanently alter how wagering is defined, regulated, and enforced nationwide.

Speakers
Daniel Wallach
Daniel Wallach, Sports & Gaming Attorney - Wallach Legal, LLC
Elizabeth Homer
Elizabeth Homer, Principal Attorney - Homer Law