When the Referee Picks a Side: Regulatory Capture and the Rise of Prediction Markets

Apr 01, 2026
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Digital Play Summit

Prediction markets are expanding under CFTC oversight, with critics arguing the agency is favoring event-based trading platforms over established gaming frameworks. When regulatory neutrality is questioned, market confidence weakens. This session examines concerns about regulatory capture, federal preemption of state gaming law, and the risks posed to tribal and commercial operators. Panelists assess the legal, economic, and policy consequences of continued expansion and discuss coordinated responses across the regulated gaming industry.

Speakers
Dustin Gouker
Dustin Gouker, US Interactive Wagering Consultant and Analyst - Closing Line Consulting