Prediction markets moved from niche experiment to boardroom agenda item in under 18 months. If your leadership team hasn’t asked you about them yet, they will.
This framework gives you what you need to walk into that conversation prepared. It covers the core regulatory argument, CFTC federal jurisdiction versus state gambling law, the specific licence risks for operators already in the US market, how the major players are positioning, and the five questions your board is most likely to ask.
It is not a legal opinion. It is a structured briefing tool, designed to help you form a clear, defensible position and present it confidently to your leadership team.
What’s inside:
The situation in plain language — what happened, who is involved and why it matters now
The core regulatory fault line — the CFTC versus state jurisdiction argument explained
A stakeholder view — how your CFO, legal team and board each see this differently
Five questions your board will ask, with suggested answers
A recommended board statement you can take straight into the room