PRESS CONFERENCE: Defending Tribal Gaming in the Age of Prediction Markets

Apr 01, 2026
1050
Chairman's Lounge

Chairman David Z. Bean of the Indian Gaming Association will address the growing threat prediction markets pose to tribal gaming and established regulatory frameworks. By labeling sports wagers as financial contracts, these platforms bypass tribal–state compacts and state gaming law. Chairman Bean will outline the risks to tribal revenue and regulatory authority and call for coordinated action to protect the integrity of tribal gaming.

Speakers
David Z. Bean
David Z. Bean, Chairman - Indian Gaming Association