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 May 13, 8 a.m. PST

Navigating the Emerging Landscape of Prediction Markets: Part 2
Following strong engagement and audience questions during Part 1 of this series, this session goes deeper into the regulatory, compliance, and integrity topics shaping prediction markets today. Based on what is top of mind for attendees—ranging from CFTC oversight and enforcement authority to KYC/AML obligations, insider trading risk, and operational accountability—panelists will move from theory to practice. The discussion will examine how prediction markets function under existing derivatives frameworks, where tension exists with state‑regulated gaming models, and how recent scrutiny of sports‑ and event‑based contracts may influence future policy direction. Finally, the session will focus on what responsible operation and oversight look like as prediction markets continue to grow in scale and visibility.

Key Discussion Topics

  • Regulatory Authority and Governance: Who oversees the CFTC, how enforcement and supervision work in practice, and considerations for the governance structure as prediction markets expand
  • KYC, AML, and SAR Obligations Across the Ecosystem: Allocation of responsibility among DCMs, DCOs, FCMs, intermediaries, and platforms, including SAR filing expectations and comparisons to state gaming KYC standards
  • Market Integrity and Insider Trading Risk: How insider trading is defined and detected in prediction markets, how it differs from traditional securities or regulated sports betting, and what investigative or enforcement pathways exist
  • Federal Derivatives Regulation vs. State Gaming Frameworks: Why prediction markets remain under federal oversight based on current definitions and whether regulatory convergence or new licensing categories are plausible
  • Operational Controls, Technology, and Consumer Protection: Geolocation, age verification, payment methods, technical standards supporting core principles, and risk ownership when platforms contract directly with customers

Moderated by Bob Boyle, Managing Director - Forensic & Integrity Services for Ernst & Young, the panelists include:

  • Andy Booth, Managing Director - Capital Markets Technology Consulting, Ernst & Young
  • Charles “Chuck” Miller, Partner, Duane Morris

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TBD Current fraud challenges for online gambling operators: The online gambling industry has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, especially in the United States. For the 2025 Super Bowl alone, nearly 1 in 4 American adults (68 million) placed a wager. New entrants have flooded the market in pursuit of market share.  Such a meteoric rise in commercial growth often results in increased fraud – which impacts the bottom line and the ability to comply with regulatory guidance. Join us for a conversation on how bad actors are attacking online sports books, the impact on the operators, and insights on how to mitigate these risks. 
TBD Gaming Industry M&A Evolution: Using GenAI to Drive Deal Value in Complex Gaming Transactions 
TBD Do advertising bans contribute to responsible gaming (RG)? 
There is a worldwide trend to ban gambling advertising supposedly with the intention of reducing consumption and, therefore, reducing cases of problem gambling. However, studies on the matter show that a simple ban or misguided restriction does not generate the desired results yet has a disproportionate impact on the industry and the media. Moreover, experts in the field of RG suggest that terminating the advertising of legal gambling completely can also give a boost to illegal gambling since it will be only unlicensed operators who promote their products. The truth is that, instead of promoting bans that could cause more harm than good, RG policies should be composed of comprehensive measures by both regulators and operators, such as educational RG advertising campaigns, sound regulation, technological tools (AI), among many others.
TBD Digital gaming and sports wagering:  emerging fraud risk considerations and trends
Digital platforms and products have become a driving force behind the growth in the iGaming and sports wagering industry.   As the mobile and online operations market for these products continues to expand into new jurisdictions, companies are at risk of increases in perpetrated fraud and new ways in which malicious actors utilize products and platforms to facilitate this.  Fraud can have significant impact on companies’ operating revenue as well as increases in regulatory and reputational risks.This session will explore the growth of digital gaming and sports wagering operators, the use of payment processors and how different products and platforms are being used to facilitate fraud.  The panel will address profitability and fraud prevention, including managing impact on chargebacks as well as the impact of operating in multiple jurisdictions.  The panel will also address how innovative products such as NFTs, can be susceptible to fraud as well as how the risks for account takeover and identity theft through fraud rings can impact multiple patron accounts and product usage.  Finally, the panel will explore risk mitigating strategies and important compliance functions to minimize the likelihood of risks materializing or severely impacting company operations.