American Gaming Association Reports States Lost $1 Billion in Revenue

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The American Gaming Association estimates states have missed over $1 billion in tax revenue due to the rise of prediction markets. President Bill Miller emphasized the impact on community funding from regulated gambling taxes, indicating significant revenue loss for states and tribes. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) governs these markets, which are viewed by some as unregulated sports betting. While lawsuits are ongoing between states and prediction market platforms, the CFTC asserts its regulatory authority, complicating the landscape for both sides. Key figures include the U.S. gaming industry's record revenue of $78.7 billion in the previous year.