SBC Summit Americas

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June 10 at 3:00 pm
Panel 1: Prediction Markets – Cross-Border Legal Challenges and the Role of Gaming Regulation

Prediction markets are rapidly gaining traction across multiple jurisdictions, blurring the lines between financial products, gaming, and speculative instruments. As regulators grapple with how to classify and oversee these platforms, significant divergence is emerging between the United States and Latin American markets.

This panel will examine how prediction markets are currently being treated under gaming, financial services, and hybrid regulatory frameworks. Speakers will explore whether existing gambling laws are fit for purpose, how enforcement priorities differ across jurisdictions, and the risks and opportunities for operators navigating this evolving space.

With a strong international lens, the discussion will highlight key developments in both the U.S. and LatAm, including licensing considerations, consumer protection concerns, and the broader policy debate around market integrity and innovation.

Moderator: Bill Gantz, Partner, Duane Morris, United States
Speakers: 
Ian Thomas, Principal, Offit Kurman, United States
Joshua Kirschner, Partner, Nelson Mullins, United States
Sara Tait, Senior Vice President, Head of Legal – Regulated Industries, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, United States

June 11 at 1:00 pm
Panel 2: Cross-Border & Outbound Sweepstakes Opportunities

As sweepstakes and promotional gaming models face increased scrutiny and enforcement in North America, operators are increasingly exploring outbound opportunities in more receptive jurisdictions, particularly across Europe.

This panel will explore how businesses can strategically pivot their sweepstakes offerings into new markets while remaining compliant with local laws and cultural expectations. Speakers will address the evolving regulatory landscape, including distinctions between promotional contests, lotteries, and gambling, and the practical challenges of structuring cross-border campaigns.

The discussion will also examine whether heightened scrutiny in the U.S. and Canada is accelerating innovation abroad—and what operators need to consider when entering new jurisdictions, from consumer protection rules to tax implications and marketing restrictions.

Moderator: Joerg Hofmann, Senior Partner, MELCHERS Law Firm, Germany
Speakers: 
John K. Maloney, Owner/Principal, The Law Offices of John K. Maloney, United States
Christian Tirabassi, Founder and Senior Partner, Ficom Leisure, United Kingdom
Christian Rapani, Founding Partner, Rapani Law, Austria
Kevin Weber, Partner, Dickinson Wright, Canada