Nevada regulators push back after prediction market conference blames them for move

Predict 2026 conference relocated from Las Vegas to New York, citing Nevada Gaming Control Board regulatory pressure. The regulator denied applying pressure, stating it never directed venues to decline hosting events. Nevada remains engaged in legal battles with prediction markets, including an April ruling against Kalshi's platform. The dispute highlights ongoing regulatory tension around prediction markets' classification and governance in the US.
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