ConferencePast eventApril 22, 2026

NYC Bar — Predicting the Future: The State of Event Contracts and Prediction Markets in 2026

Where

New York City Bar Association · New York, NY · In person

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A continuing legal education program from the New York City Bar Association's Futures and Derivatives Regulation Committee examining the regulatory landscape for event contracts and prediction markets. Sessions cover CFTC regulation, emerging products, trading and clearing mechanics, and the gambling-versus-trading legal divide, including state law and Indian Gaming Regulatory Act issues. Aimed at attorneys seeking CLE credit, with a keynote from former CFTC Commissioner Dan M. Berkovitz and a networking reception.

Conference Topics

  1. Welcome and Overview

    4:00 PM - 4:05 PM

  2. Roundtable: Taking Action on Event Contracts and Prediction Markets

    4:05 PM - 5:05 PM; CFTC regulation, novel products, trading/clearing, gambling vs. trading litigation

  3. Fireside chat with keynote speaker

    Following a break; Dan M. Berkovitz

  4. Networking reception

    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

What's included

  • CLE credit: NY 1.0 Professional Practice
  • NJ/CA/PA 1.0 General
  • CT credit for licensed attorneys
  • networking reception

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NYC Bar — Predicting the Future: The State of Event Contracts and Prediction Markets in 2026?

NYC Bar — Predicting the Future: The State of Event Contracts and Prediction Markets in 2026 is a prediction markets industry conference in New York, NY. It took place April 22, 2026.

When does the conference take place?

NYC Bar — Predicting the Future: The State of Event Contracts and Prediction Markets in 2026 took place April 22, 2026.

Where is the conference held?

NYC Bar — Predicting the Future: The State of Event Contracts and Prediction Markets in 2026 was held in New York City Bar Association, New York, NY.

Who is organizing the conference?

NYC Bar — Predicting the Future: The State of Event Contracts and Prediction Markets in 2026 was organized by New York City Bar Association.

What does the conference cover?

NYC Bar — Predicting the Future: The State of Event Contracts and Prediction Markets in 2026 covered CFTC regulation of event contracts, novel prediction market products, trading and clearing mechanics, gambling vs. trading legal divide, state law and IGRA issues.

Who is speaking at the conference?

Speakers at NYC Bar — Predicting the Future: The State of Event Contracts and Prediction Markets in 2026 included Dan M. Berkovitz (Vice Chairman, Millennium; former CFTC Commissioner), Gary E. Kalbaugh (Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, moderator), Nicholas Green (General Counsel, Underdog Fantasy), Rick Heaslip (General Counsel and Chief Regulatory Officer, Kalshi), Charles Mills (Partner, Bracewell LLP).

Who should attend the conference?

NYC Bar — Predicting the Future: The State of Event Contracts and Prediction Markets in 2026 is aimed at attorneys, compliance professionals, regulators.

How much does the conference cost?

NYC Bar — Predicting the Future: The State of Event Contracts and Prediction Markets in 2026: $149 members / $249 nonmembers