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Gaming not forgotten: What may have went unseen at G2E 2026

While prediction markets dominated conversation at the tradeshow, additional headlines still made the rounds in Las Vegas – including discussions surrounding RG and operator-regulator collaboration…

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While DraftKings pushes back against claims of using AI to target losing bettors, Chief RG Officer Lori Kalani took part in a G2E panel
CEOs from MGM Resorts, Caesars and Wynn Resorts addressed the health of Las Vegas and Brazil’s betting ban
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Public Policy Associate Megan Alvarado described operator and regulator collaboration as a ‘game of cat and mouse’

Prediction markets this, prediction markets that. Despite many remaining focused on the world of event contract trading, gaming creates headlines across numerous sectors each and every day. 

The point was proven none more so than at the 2026 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), where discussions surrounding responsible gambling (RG), operator-regulator relationships and the overall health of Las Vegas each played an underrated role at the show. 

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