Prediction market conference blames Nevada regulators for venue move

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Predict 2026 has attributed its decision to shift a conference from Las Vegas to New York to pressure from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The regulator has firmly denied any such intervention. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between prediction markets and state gaming authorities.

Predict 2026 organizers said regulatory pressure from the Nevada Gaming Control Board prompted them to relocate the event away from Las Vegas. They cited concerns over hosting at the ARIA Resort & Casino. The move came amid broader legal challenges facing prediction market platforms in the state.

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