On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Bill Miller, CEO of the American Gaming Association, for a deep dive into prediction markets, federal vs. state authority, industry fragmentation, and the future of U.S. gambling policy. Hear them discuss: 01:00 – Bill’s journey to the AGA, his background at the Business Roundtable and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and how he entered the gaming industry on the same day the Wire Act was reinterpreted 02:00 – The rapid rise of prediction markets, how CFTC involvement blindsided the industry, and why AGA sees loophole-based models as regulatory threats similar to skill games and sweepstakes 04:30 – The internal tensions leading to DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics leaving the AGA, and why licensed operators joining prediction markets created an irreconcilable conflict with AGA’s mission 07:00 – Why offering sports contracts not elections or Oscars is what triggered the regulatory showdown, and how state regulators view the integrity of approved betting menus 08:30 – Industry fragmentation: the rise of new trade groups (Sports Betting Alliance & Coalition for Prediction Markets), how CEOs face shareholder pressure, and whether reunification is possible 11:00 – The legal battle ahead: federalism, states’ rights, tribal sovereignty, and why the AGA expects the dispute to reach the Supreme Court 14:00 – How prediction markets could undermine tribal exclusivity (e.g., Florida), state budgets, and federally recognized regulatory authority 18:00 – The “One Big Beautiful Bill,” why the AGA supported it, and how the late-added 90% loss deduction rule blindsided the industry—and the bipartisan effort underway to reverse it 24:00 – Bill’s experience representing Fortune 500 CEOs and how those relationships helped modernize cashless payments and banking integrations for casinos 29:00 – Texas & California outlooks: entrenched political roadblocks, tribal dynamics, and whether prediction markets could actually unify tribal interests 33:00 – G2E’s growth, what exhibitors really want, and how AGA navigates pre-show vs. on-floor engagement in the largest gaming conference in the world 37:00 – Bill on being a gambler, his favorite games (craps, blackjack, roulette), and why 2026 will be one of the most consequential years in gaming policy ⚡️ Follow BoB on Twitter/X ⚡️ Watch BoB on Youtube ⚡️ Apply to be a guest here --- This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Get your first month free: https://optimove.com/businessofbetting

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