sports event

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The Feds disagree, arguing that sports event contracts sold on prediction markets are just that—futures contracts, not sports bets.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

States have lost over $423.5 million in tax revenue since the rise of sports event contracts, according to a running count from the gaming-industry trade organization.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

That’s likely why many states, including Nevada and Massachusetts, have pursued legal action against prediction markets, saying they need gambling licenses for their sports event contracts.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

At his Senate confirmation hearing in November, Selig declined to answer when asked whether sports event contracts are gambling, instead deferring to the courts.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Higher speed, shorter encounters, short action spans-these make the sports event more marketable in the environment of the new civilization.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai