ConferenceAugust 4–7, 2026

BetBash 2026

Where

Circa Resort & Casino · Las Vegas, NV · In person

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BetBash is a sports-gambling networking conference at Circa in downtown Las Vegas, built around 20+ seminars from professional bettors, oddsmakers and market-makers. For the prediction-market world, the draw is the Friday block: a legal analysis of event contracts, a market-making panel featuring exchange operators, and a regulator roundtable on where sports betting ends and exchange-traded contracts begin.

Conference Topics

  1. Prediction Markets — A Legal Analysis

    Josh Sterling and Howard Glaser on the regulatory footing of event contracts; moderated by Shawn Fluharty. Fri Aug 7.

  2. Market Making

    Nick Smith, Shane Sigsbee (Sporttrade) and Ronan McDonagh on pricing and liquidity on betting exchanges; moderated by Nikhil Singh. Fri Aug 7.

  3. Inside PM Podcast

    Henry Kerins and Chris Dierkes record live on the prediction-market beat. Thu Aug 6.

  4. Regulator Roundtable

    Gaming regulators on the shifting line between sports betting and exchange-traded event contracts. Fri Aug 7.

  5. Pari-Mutuel Sports Betting: The Next Evolution

    AmWager on the pari-mutuel model as an alternative to fixed-odds and exchange formats.

  6. Mastering Markets from a Non-Ball Knower

    Andrew Courtney on trading sports markets on price and structure rather than sport expertise.

  7. Pricing the 2026 NFL Season

    Judah Fortgang and Tej Seth on power ratings, narratives and edges heading into the NFL season.

  8. Betting Syndicates — Deep Dive

    Tom Waterhouse and Bernard Marantelli on how syndicates find and move markets.

  9. The Hidden Generator: Dynamic Uncertainty in Sports Modeling

    Matt Buchalter on modeling uncertainty in live sports markets.

  10. Promotions and Positive Expected Value

    Kevin Gordon on how sportsbooks build real edges and where +EV survives.

  11. Responsible Gaming: Collaboration over Confrontation

    Dr. Tim Fong and Michael Sciandra on operator-regulator collaboration.

  12. The History of Sports Betting in America

    David Hill on the road from the black market to regulated exchanges.

What's included

  • 20+ expert seminars and panels
  • Speed networking sessions
  • Four open bars
  • Stadium Swim watch party
  • Sportsbook watch party
  • VIP: Hall of Fame Dinner and Legacy Club party

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BetBash 2026?

BetBash 2026 is a prediction markets industry conference in Las Vegas, NV. It takes place August 4–7, 2026.

When does the conference take place?

BetBash 2026 takes place August 4–7, 2026.

How long is the conference?

BetBash 2026 runs for 4 days (August 4–7, 2026).

Where is the conference held?

BetBash 2026 is held in Circa Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV.

Who is organizing the conference?

BetBash 2026 is organized by Gadoon Spanky Kyrollos (professional sports bettor).

What does the conference cover?

BetBash 2026 covers prediction-market legal analysis, exchange market-making, pari-mutuel sports betting, sports-betting regulation and legislation, betting syndicates, 2026 NFL pricing and power ratings, sports modeling and uncertainty, promotions and positive expected value, crypto and stablecoins, responsible gaming.

Who is speaking at the conference?

Speakers at BetBash 2026 include Shane Sigsbee, Josh Sterling, Howard Glaser, Shawn Fluharty, Nick Smith, Ronan McDonagh, Nikhil Singh, Henry Kerins, Chris Dierkes, Roxy Roxborough, Steve Fezzik, Vinny Magliulo, Bernard Marantelli, Tom Waterhouse, Chris Fallica, Elihu Feustel, Matt Buchalter, Drew Dinsick, Brett McMurphy.

Who should attend the conference?

BetBash 2026 is aimed at sports bettors and syndicates, exchange and prediction-market operators, oddsmakers and traders, gaming lawyers and regulators.

How much does the conference cost?

BetBash 2026: General Admission $799; VIP $1,099 (adds early seminar registration, Hall of Fame Dinner, and Legacy Club VIP party).

What is the refund policy for the conference?

All sales are final and non-refundable; a ticket-protection add-on is offered at checkout.

How do I register for the conference?

Registration for BetBash 2026 is handled on the official event page at betbash.co — see the link above.