LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A prediction market conference that was scheduled to take place at ARIA Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip has been canceled after MGM Resorts reportedly raised concerns about potential issues with Nevada gaming regulators.
According to reports from the New York Post and Barron’s, the “Predict 2026” conference had been scheduled for Dec. 7-9 at ARIA Resort & Casino before organizers were notified the booking had been canceled.
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The reports said MGM Resorts became concerned the event could create issues with the Nevada Gaming Control Board as the state continues to scrutinize prediction market companies.
Prediction markets allow users to place wagers on the outcomes of real-world events, including elections, sports, and economic developments. Companies, including Kalshi and Polymarket, have faced increasing legal and regulatory scrutiny in Nevada in recent months…